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flirt Synonyms

Another word for flirt

Choosing another word for flirt depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To behave toward someone in a playfully romantic or amorously teasing way without serious intentions.

Usage Example

"They spent the entire evening laughing and trying to coquet with each other across the dinner table."

Strongest
coquet
Strong
dally
chat up
banter
tease

• noun (Context 2)

A person who habitually behaves in a playfully romantic or amorously teasing manner without serious intent.

Usage Example

"Everyone at the office knew he was a harmless coquette who enjoyed making people smile."

Strongest
coquette
Strong
tease
Weak
philanderer
heartbreaker

• verb (Context 3)

To consider or engage with an idea, possibility, or danger superficially or experimentally (usually followed by 'with').

Usage Example

"The author began to toy with the idea of writing a historical novel set in ancient Rome."

Strong
toy
dabble
trifle
Weak
tinker

• noun (Context 4)

A sudden, quick, or jerky throwing or flicking movement.

Usage Example

"The bird gave a quick flick of its tail before flying up into the canopy."

Strongest
flick
Strong
jerk
toss
flutter

• verb (Context 5)

To move or wave rapidly and lightly with short, sudden, or darting motions (especially of birds or insects).

Usage Example

"Brightly colored butterflies continued to flit from blossom to blossom in the afternoon sun."

Strongest
flit
Strong
dart
flutter
flick

Opposites of flirt

The opposite of flirt shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

commit
prude
See all opposites of flirt

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flirt. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flirt
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