flirty

[ flur-tee ]

adjective

, Informal

1. pleasantly flirtatious; playful:

   We exchanged a few flirty texts, but nothing came of it.

2. (of apparel) having a charming or playful appeal, often in the form of elements traditionally considered feminine, such as light fabrics, bright colors, flounces, and ruffles, and often exposing bare skin:

   I tried on one of the boutique's “flirty dresses” and it reminded me of the outfit I wore to my sixth birthday party.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flirty¹

First recorded in 1750–60; flirt ( def ) + -y ¹( def )

Example Sentences

If you're chronically online like myself, you’re probably familiar with Andrew Garfield and Amelia Dimoldenberg’s flirty red carpet banter.

From Salon

Friendly and flirty, her talents lie in other areas, and Ivan soon is eager to know if she “works outside the club.”

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile OpenAI boss Sam Altman appeared to confirm comparisons drawn between a flirty, new voice unveiled for ChatGPT and a virtual assistant played by Scarlett Johansson in the 2013 film Her in a post on X in May.

From BBC

The lawsuit added that some texts remain and the court filing included a partly redacted image of a text between Brooks and the woman that seem to be flirty.

From Salon

Elvira’s live show at Knott’s was a lot like a Las Vegas revue: flirty, spooky, and funny in her slapstick style.

From Los Angeles Times