flirted

Meanings

• Verb

  To behave in a way that is intended to be attractive or to tease someone, typically by suggesting an intimate relationship.

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Antonyms

belittle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flirted
herited , reiterated , iterated

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Variants

List of all variants of flirted that leads to same result
flirt , flirtation , flirtations , flirted , flirter , flirters , flirtier , flirtiest , flirting , flirts , flirty

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Forms

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past tense: flirted, past participle: flirted, gerund: flirting

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Etymology

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The word 'flirt' comes from the Middle English word 'flirten', which means 'to tickle' or 'to torment'. It developed the meaning of 'to court' or 'to behave in a seductive way' in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest recorded flirtation lasted for 12 years?

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to flirt in public, while in others, it is a sign of respect and admiration.

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Related Concepts

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1. Courtship: The social and emotional practices and processes by which individuals seek to form and develop romantic relationships.

2. Dating: The social activities that people engage in when they are getting to know each other romantically or as potential partners.

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Culture

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The word 'flirt' has been used extensively in literature, music, and art to describe the early stages of courtship or romantic interest. In music, the term 'flirtation' is used to describe a song that expresses romantic interest or attraction.

How to Memorize "flirted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of flirting as playful and teasing behavior, such as batting eyelashes, making suggestive comments, or playfully touching someone's arm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flirt' with the idea of attraction and courtship, and remember that it involves behaving in a way that is intended to be attractive or teasing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Flirt: To be light in heart and to tease with gentle art'.

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