"flirtsome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more flirtsome [comparative], most flirtsome [superlative]
Etymology: From flirt + -some. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|flirt|some}} flirt + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} flirtsome (comparative more flirtsome, superlative most flirtsome)
  1. Marked by flirting; flirtatious Synonyms: flirty
    Sense id: en-flirtsome-en-adj-0tbaIb9z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -some

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          "ref": "1822, Benchiana; Or, Sketches of Life and Character in St. George's Fields",
          "text": "So Mrs. Cob— trimm'd up her locks, / Put on a flirtsome air; / And Mr. Dip began to look— / And Mrs. Cob— to stare.",
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          "ref": "2007, R.N. Sarkar, The Novels of D.H. Lawrence",
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        {
          "ref": "2012, Karyn Henley, Eye of the Sword",
          "text": "“The king can choose any woman he wants,” said Trevin. “Why Lady Jayde?” Cilla tapped her chin thoughtfully. “She's youthful. A raven-haired beauty. Full of energy. Flirtsome. I suspect she knows how to keep the king's mind off his worries.",
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          "ref": "2014, Paul Di Filippo, Little Doors",
          "text": "[...] still found his favorite reserved barstool awaiting him, still feasted his rheumy eyes on the flirtsome gavotteners atrot, and still affirmed to any and all who would lend an ear, “Yessir, assuming you can get through the rough spots, life can turn out mighty sweet!”",
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