flirt definition

1. A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting motion; hence, a jeer. "Several little flirts and vibrations." (Addison) "With many a flirt and flutter." (E. A. Poe)

2. [Cf. LG. Flirtje, G. Flirtchen. See Flirt] One who flirts; especially, a woman who acts with giddiness, or plays at courtship; a coquette; a pert girl. "Several young flirts about town had a design to cast us out of the fashionable world." (Addison)

(01 Mar 1998)