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flirt

/flɜːt/ /flɝt/

Meanings
noun
A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting motion

Examples :

"The child's flirt of the ball sent it sailing across the yard. "
action

Related Words

Illustration hummingbird

hummingbird noun

/ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/

Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.

"The hummingbird hovered near the feeder, its wings a blur. "

Illustration experiment

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

Illustration flirtatious

flirtatious adjective

/flɚˈteɪʃəs/

Of or pertaining to flirtation.

"My sister's flirtatious remarks made the other students laugh during the presentation. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration vegetables

vegetables noun

/ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəlz/

Any plant.

"In biology class, we learned that technically, even fruits are vegetables because vegetables are any plant. "

Illustration attraction

attraction noun

/əˈtɹækʃən/

The tendency to attract.

"The attraction of a good teacher to their students is often strong. "

Illustration complimenting

complimenting verb

/ˈkɑmplɪˌmɛntɪŋ/ /ˈkɑmpləˌmɛntɪŋ/

To pay a compliment (to); to express a favorable opinion (of).

"My friend was complimenting my new shoes, saying they were very stylish. "

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

Illustration conversational

conversational adjective

/ˌkɒnvərseɪˈʃənəl/ /ˌkɑːnvərseɪˈʃənəl/

Of, relating to, or in the style of a conversation; informal and chatty

"The teacher's instructions were very conversational, making it easy for the students to understand. "

Illustration tentatively

tentatively adverb

/ˈtɛntətɪvli/

Of, or having to do with being tentative.

"The students tentatively raised their hands to ask a question about the difficult math problem. "

Illustration mannerisms

mannerisms noun

/ˈmænərɪzəmz/

A noticeable personal habit, a verbal or other (often, but not necessarily unconscious) habitual behavior peculiar to an individual.

"My grandfather has a lot of quirky mannerisms, like tapping his foot rhythmically while he talks. "