English

Adjective

flirtish ‎(comparative more flirtish, superlative most flirtish)

1. of the nature of, or characterizing a flirt
   • 1830, William Russell, ‎William Channing Woodbridge, ‎Amos Bronson Alcott, American Journal of Education - Volume 1

     "I am unasy in my mind, about two things, my poor, ould, ancient gran'fader, and your little, innocent, flirtish ways."

   • 1839, Michael Ryan, Prostitution in London (page 83)

     […] few respectable women will now sit at a window, looking into the public street, or gaze at passengers in any large town or city; and no one does so at present, unless an innocent inexperienced, husband-hunting, flirtish, or intriguing person.

Related terms

• flirtishly