Flirted: meaning, definitions and examples

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flirted

 

[ flษœหrtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

romantic interaction

Flirted is the past tense of flirt, which means to behave in a playful or teasing way to attract someone romantically or sexually. This can involve suggestive comments, gestures, or playful banter.

Synonyms

propositioned, seduced, teased, toyed

Examples of usage

  • She flirted with him at the party.
  • They flirted over coffee.
  • He flirted by complimenting her dress.
  • During the meeting, she flirted subtly with her colleague.

Translations

Translations of the word "flirted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flertou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเคฐเฅเคŸ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geflirtet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bercanda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะปั–ั€ั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ flirtowaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒชใƒผใƒˆใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flirtรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coqueteรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท flรถrt etti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ŸฌํŒ…ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flirtoval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ flirtoval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒๆƒ…ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ flirtal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flirtuรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะปะธั€ั‚ ะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒšแƒ˜แƒ แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flirt etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coqueteรณ

Etymology

The word 'flirt' originated in the early 16th century from the Middle English term 'flirten', which meant to 'move suddenly or jerkily'. This action metaphorically transitioned into the context of romantic behavior, as flirting often involves quick back-and-forth gestures or remarks. The term has evolved over the centuries to encompass a playful and often light-hearted interaction aimed at expressing romantic interest. By the late 19th century, its usage was well established in English-speaking cultures, reflecting the social norms and courtship practices of the time. The playful nature of flirting has often been connected to social dynamics, indicating attraction without the need for serious commitment.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,374, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.