flirt

/ˈflərt/

origin unknown

verb

  1. to move erratically : flit

  2. to behave amorously without serious intent

  3. to show superficial or casual interest or liking; also : experiment

butterflies flirting among the flowers

trifle toy dally flirt coquet mean to deal with or act toward without serious purpose. trifle may imply playfulness, unconcern, indulgent contempt. toy implies acting without full attention or serious exertion of one's powers.

noun

  1. an act or instance of flirting

  2. a person who flirts