\Flirt\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Flirted}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Flirting}.] [Cf. AS. fleard trifle, folly, fleardian to
trifle.]
1. 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.
2. To toss or throw about; to move playfully to and fro; as,
   to flirt a fan.
3. To jeer at; to treat with contempt; to mock. [Obs.]
         I am ashamed; I am scorned; I am flirted. --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.

\Flirt\, a.
Pert; wanton. [Obs.]