FLIRT Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word flirt. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FLIRT
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coquette | nounn | |||||||
noun • a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men verb • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | ||||||||
dally | verbv | |||||||
verb • behave carelessly or indifferently • waste time • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions • consider not very seriously | ||||||||
butterfly | nounn | |||||||
noun • diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings • a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down verb • flutter like a butterfly • cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | ||||||||
coquet | verbv | |||||||
verb • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | ||||||||
coquetry | nounn | |||||||
noun • playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest | ||||||||
dalliance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working • playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest | ||||||||
flirtation | nounn | |||||||
noun • playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest | ||||||||
flirting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest | ||||||||
mash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing • mixture of ground animal feeds verb • to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions • reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading | ||||||||
minx | nounn | |||||||
noun • a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men | ||||||||
philander | verbv | |||||||
verb • have amorous affairs; of men • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | ||||||||
play | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage • a theatrical performance of a drama • a preset plan of action in team sports • a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill • a state in which action is feasible • utilization or exercise • an attempt to get something • activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules • (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds • the removal of constraints • a weak and tremulous light • verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) • movement or space for movement • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement • (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession • the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) • the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully verb • participate in games or sport • act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome • play on an instrument • play a role or part • be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children • replay (as a melody) • perform music on (a musical instrument) • pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind • move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly • bet or wager (money) • engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion • pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity • emit recorded sound • perform on a certain location • put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game • engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously • behave in a certain way • cause to emit recorded audio or video • manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination • use to one's advantage • consider not very seriously • be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way • behave carelessly or indifferently • cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space • perform on a stage or theater • be performed or presented for public viewing • cause to happen or to occur as a consequence • discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream • make bets • stake on the outcome of an issue • shoot or hit in a particular manner • use or move • employ in a game or in a specific position • contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle • exhaust by allowing to pull on the line | ||||||||
romance | nounn | |||||||
adjective • relating to languages derived from Latin noun • the group of languages derived from Latin • a relationship between two lovers • an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure) • a story dealing with love • a novel dealing with idealized events remote from everyday life verb • make amorous advances towards • have a love affair with • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions • tell romantic or exaggerated lies | ||||||||
tease | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) • a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men • the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances verb • annoy persistently • harass with persistent criticism or carping • to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them • tear into pieces • raise the nap of (fabrics) • disentangle and raise the fibers of • separate the fibers of • mock or make fun of playfully • ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect | ||||||||
toy | nounn | |||||||
noun • an artifact designed to be played with • a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier) • a device regarded as providing amusement • a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size • any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets verb • behave carelessly or indifferently • manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination • engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously | ||||||||
toying | verbv | |||||||
noun • playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest | ||||||||
vamp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men • an improvised musical accompaniment • piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe verb • make up • piece (something old) with a new part • act seductively with (someone) • provide (a shoe) with a new vamp | ||||||||
vamper | nounn | |||||||
noun • a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men | ||||||||
chat up | verbv | |||||||
verb • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions • talk to someone with the aim of persuading him |