Where does “flirtingly” come from?
flirtingly (English) comes from English flirting, from English flirt, from English flurt — Archaic form of flirt; to mock, jibe, scorn; a...
flirtingly (English): In a flirting manner
Ancestry of “flirtingly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | flirting | present participle of flirt; A flirtation |
| 2 | English | flirt | A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting... |
| 3 | English | flurt | Archaic form of flirt; to mock, jibe, scorn; a... |