A Quick and Simple Dictionary

flirt

1. Noun.  A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting motion; hence, a jeer.
2. Noun.  One who flirts; especially a woman who acts with giddiness, or plays at courtship; a coquette; a pert girl.
3. Verb.  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.
4. Verb.  To toss or throw about; to move playfully to and fro; as, to flirt a fan.
5. Verb.  To jeer at; to treat with contempt; to mock.
6. Verb.  To run about; to dart; to flit; to act with giddiness, or from a desire to attract notice.
7. Verb.  To insinuate emotional affection and/or sexual attraction through charm and playfulness; to play at courtship.
8. Verb.  To utter contemptuous language, with an air of disdain; to jeer or gibe.
9. Verb.  (figurative) to consider or contemplate.
10. Adjective.  pert; wanton.