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  1. 1. v. t. To throw with a jerk or quick effort; to fling suddenly; as, they flirt water in each other's faces; he flirted a glove, or a handkerchief. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To toss or throw about; to move playfully to and fro; as, to flirt a fan. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To jeer at; to treat with contempt; to mock. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. i. To run and dart about; to act with giddiness, or from a desire to attract notice; especially, to play the coquette; to play at courtship; to coquet; as, they flirt with the young men. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. i. To utter contemptuous language, with an air of disdain; to jeer or gibe. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting motion; hence, a jeer. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. t. One who flirts; esp., a woman who acts with giddiness, or plays at courtship; a coquette; a pert girl. Source: opted
  8. 8. a. Pert; wanton. Source: opted
  9. 9. n. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest Source: wordnet
  11. 11. v. talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions Source: wordnet
  12. 12. v. behave carelessly or indifferently Source: wordnet

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