(v. t.) 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.
(v. t.) To toss or throw about; to move playfully to and fro; as,
to flirt a fan.
(v. t.) To jeer at; to treat with contempt; to mock.
(v. i.) 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.
(v. i.) To utter contemptuous language, with an air of disdain;
to jeer or gibe.
(n.) A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting motion;
hence, a jeer.
(v. t.) One who flirts; esp., a woman who acts with giddiness, or
plays at courtship; a coquette; a pert girl.
(a.) Pert; wanton.
