Where does “flirt” come from?
flirt (English) comes from English flurt — Archaic form of flirt; to mock, jibe, scorn; a...
flirt (English): A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting...
Definitions
- A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting...
Ancestry of “flirt”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | flurt | Archaic form of flirt; to mock, jibe, scorn; a... |