Synonyms for

Flirt

Verb / flɜ:t / Another word for flirt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to behave playfully or in a way that shows romantic interest in someone

Synonyms & similar words

toying vamper butterfly chatup tease coquet toy mash dally play minx dalliance romance flirting philander flirtation coquetry prickteaser vamp coquette tease coquet entice dally romance court spark banter fascinate charm seduce lure tempt

Synonyms by register

Formal

coquet woo court

Informal

chat up make eyes at hit on play around

Literary

beguile dally trifle

Antonyms

disdain ignore rebuff reject scorn slight

Common collocations

  • flirt with danger
  • flirt with disaster
  • flirt with a girl
  • flirt with a boy
  • flirt outrageously
  • flirt shamelessly
  • flirt playfully

Word family

noun flirt
verb flirt
adjective flirtatious

Usage note

Flirt typically refers to playful romantic or sexual attention. While 'coquet' is a formal synonym, it's rarely used in modern English.

Example sentences

  1. He likes to flirt with the girls in his class.
  2. She's a bit of a flirt.
  3. I saw him flirt with the waitress.
  4. She was flattered by his flirting.
  5. He's not very good at flirting.

Quotes

  • A girl who is interested in becoming a model must first learn to be a flirt. - Jeanne Moreau
  • I flirt, but I don't necessarily flirt with anybody I'm interested in. - Taylor Swift
  • A woman who cannot be ugly is not beautiful. - Karl Lagerfeld

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