Synonyms for

Flirting

Verb / ˈflɜ:tɪŋ / Another word for flirting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Flirting means behaving in a playful or romantic way towards someone in order to attract their attention or show your interest in them.

Synonyms & similar words

play flirtation mash romance coquet toying dalliance chatup philander butterfly coquette coquetry dally toy flirt coquetting courting dallying romancing seducing teasing wooing sparking

Synonyms by register

Formal

wooing courting soliciting attention

Informal

chatting up hitting on making eyes at playing around

Literary

coquetting sparking

Antonyms

disdain ignore reject repel scorn avoid

Common collocations

  • flirting with danger
  • flirting with disaster
  • flirting with the idea
  • flirting with a smile
  • flirting with someone
  • flirting openly
  • flirting shyly

Word family

noun flirt
verb flirt
adjective flirtatious
adverb flirtatiously

Usage note

Flirting generally implies playful or romantic attention. 'Flirting with danger' is a common idiom meaning to take risks.

Example sentences

  1. She was flirting with the boy in her class.
  2. He was caught flirting with his teacher.
  3. The girl was flirting with the idea of going to the dance.
  4. He was always flirting with danger.
  5. She enjoyed flirting with the unknown.

Quotes

  • I wasn't actually flirting, I was just being extra nice to someone who is extra attractive.
  • Flirting is the gentle art of making a man feel pleased with himself.
  • The difference between flirting and cheating is the intensity of the physical contact.

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