flirtation
noun /flɜːˈteɪʃn/
/flɜːrˈteɪʃn/
- [countable, uncountable] flirtation with something a short period of time during which somebody is involved or interested in something, often not seriously
- a brief and unsuccessful flirtation with the property market
- [uncountable] behaviour that shows you find somebody sexually attractive but are not serious about them
- Frank's efforts at flirtation had become tiresome to her.
- [countable] flirtation (with somebody) a short sexual relationship with somebody that is not taken seriously
- She had a mild flirtation with him when they first met.