Difference between Minx and Flirt

What is the difference between Minx and Flirt?

Minx as a noun is a pert, flirtatious or impudent young woman. while Flirt as a noun is a sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting motion; hence, a jeer.

Minx

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A pert, flirtatious or impudent young woman.

Flirt

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sudden jerk; a quick throw or cast; a darting motion; hence, a jeer.One who flirts; esp., a woman who acts with giddiness, or plays at courtship; a coquette; a pert girl.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: pert; wanton

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To throw with a jerk or quick effort; to fling suddenly; as, they flirt water in each other's faces; he flirted a glove, or a handkerchief.To toss or throw about; to move playfully to and fro; as, to flirt a fan.To jeer at; to treat with contempt; to mock.To run about; to dart; to flit; to act with giddiness, or from a desire to attract notice.To play the coquette; to play at courtship; to coquet; as, they flirt with the young men.To utter contemptuous language, with an air of disdain; to jeer or gibe.(figurative) to consider or contemplate

Example sentence: One of the best parts of growing older? You can flirt all you like since you've become harmless.

We hope you now know whether to use Minx or Flirt in your sentence.

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