flirting

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flirting - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Flirt \Flirt\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Flirted; p. pr. & vb. n.
     Flirting.] [Cf. AS. fleard trifle, folly, fleardian to
     trifle.]
     1. 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.
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     2. To toss or throw about; to move playfully to and fro; as,
        to flirt a fan.
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     3. To jeer at; to treat with contempt; to mock. [Obs.]
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              I am ashamed; I am scorned; I am flirted. --Beau. &
                                                    Fl.
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flirting - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  flirting
      n 1: playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest [syn:
           flirt, flirting, flirtation, coquetry, dalliance,
           toying]