flirtatious
adjective
flir·ta·tious
ˌflər-ˈtā-shəs 
: inclined to flirt : coquettish
flirtatiously
adverb
flirtatiousness
noun
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Foggy is chatting up assistant D.A. Kirsten McDuffie (Nikki M. James) while Matt and Karen have their own flirtatious banter.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
With a flirtatious smile, Ito pulls away her hand when Ataide attempts to kiss it.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Their flirtatious bickering sparked frequent debates about their compatibility and provided a constant plotline for the show to return to.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Known for his flip-up sunglasses, Dwayne made being a math nerd cool, and his flirtatious antics and relationship with Whitley often took center stage.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
With a flirtatious smile, Ito pulls away her hand when Ataide attempts to kiss it.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Their flirtatious bickering sparked frequent debates about their compatibility and provided a constant plotline for the show to return to.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Known for his flip-up sunglasses, Dwayne made being a math nerd cool, and his flirtatious antics and relationship with Whitley often took center stage.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Flirtatious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flirtatious. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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