flirtatious

English

Etymology

From flirtation +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /flɚˈteɪʃəs/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃəs

Adjective

flirtatious (comparative more flirtatious, superlative most flirtatious)

  1. Of or pertaining to flirtation.
    • 2013, Kazerad, Gaius: Fail to tremble with fear, in: Prequel -or- Making a Cat Cry: The Adventure (webcomic), March 08 2013
      Yes yes, forgive a young woman her flirtatious pleasantries.
    flirtatious behaviour
    flirtatious smile
  2. (of a person) Having a tendency to flirt often.
    flirtatious man

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