Flirt with
verb
To behave as if you are interested in someone romantically but not seriously.
She was flirting with a handsome man at the party.
Often appears as...
- flirt with him
- flirt with her
verb
To come close to reaching or experiencing something dangerous or unpleasant.
The country was flirting with financial ruin.
Often appears as...
- flirt with danger
- flirt with disaster
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To think about or do something, but not seriously.
He flirted with the idea of going back to college.
Often appears as...
- flirt with the idea
- flirt with the thought
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To behave as if you are interested in someone romantically but not seriously.
She was flirting with a handsome man at the party.
Often appears as...
- flirt with him
- flirt with her
verb
To come close to reaching or experiencing something dangerous or unpleasant.
The country was flirting with financial ruin.
Often appears as...
- flirt with danger
- flirt with disaster
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To think about or do something, but not seriously.
He flirted with the idea of going back to college.
Often appears as...
- flirt with the idea
- flirt with the thought
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Romance
Used when someone shows romantic interest without planning a serious relationship.
He kept flirting with her, but she knew he wasn't looking for something long-term.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Interaction
Often happens in social contexts where people want to have fun or appear charming.
At the networking event, she was flirting with everyone to make good impressions.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Hints
Flirting can be through words, glances, or body language, and can be very subtle.
His playful winks and casual teasing were his way of flirting with her.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Romance
Used when someone shows romantic interest without planning a serious relationship.
He kept flirting with her, but she knew he wasn't looking for something long-term.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Interaction
Often happens in social contexts where people want to have fun or appear charming.
At the networking event, she was flirting with everyone to make good impressions.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Hints
Flirting can be through words, glances, or body language, and can be very subtle.
His playful winks and casual teasing were his way of flirting with her.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Romance
Used when someone shows romantic interest without planning a serious relationship.
He kept flirting with her, but she knew he wasn't looking for something long-term.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Interaction
Often happens in social contexts where people want to have fun or appear charming.
At the networking event, she was flirting with everyone to make good impressions.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Hints
Flirting can be through words, glances, or body language, and can be very subtle.
His playful winks and casual teasing were his way of flirting with her.
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