English · Word Candidate

flirt

/flɜːt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: flirts · flirted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting motion

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Động tác giật mạnh, ném nhanh

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Noun

Examples

several little flirts and vibrations

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Someone who flirts a lot or enjoys flirting; a flirtatious person.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người hay tán tỉnh, thích tán tỉnh

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Noun

Examples

'Oooh, don't.' Lilly staggered behind the counter. 'Hangover from hell. We had a good time, I think. He's such a flirt though. He really fancied Midnight. Was sooo gutted that she was actually a straight man. Think it almost turned him celibate.'

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To throw (something) with a jerk or sudden movement; to fling.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ném với một cú giật hoặc chuyển động đột ngột

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Verb

Examples

They flirt water in each other's faces.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To dart about; to move with quick, jerky motions.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

di chuyển với những động tác nhanh và giật

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Verb

Examples

Her skirt flirted around her knees like a flower petal.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “flirt” mean?

A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting motion

Is “flirt” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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