Beau. & Fl.
Flirt, v. i. 1. To run and dart about; to act with giddiness, or from a
desire to attract notice; especially, to play the coquette; to play at
courtship; to coquet; as, they flirt with the young men.
2. To utter contemptuous language, with an air of disdain; to jeer or
gibe. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
Flirt, n. 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, v. t.] One who flirts;
esp., 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.