Flirted: meaning, definitions and examples
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flirted
[ flษหrtษชd ]
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:
๐ต๐น flertou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฒเคฐเฅเค เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช geflirtet
๐ฎ๐ฉ bercanda
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปััััะฒะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ flirtowaล
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใผใใใ
๐ซ๐ท flirtรฉ
๐ช๐ธ coqueteรณ
๐น๐ท flรถrt etti
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฌํ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุฏุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ flirtoval
๐ธ๐ฐ flirtoval
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐๆ ไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ flirtal
๐ฎ๐ธ flirtuรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปะธัั ะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแ แขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ flirt etdi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.