flirtation

🇺🇸 /flɜːrˈteɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /flɜːˈteɪʃn/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP20000
noun
R

a short time when someone tries something new but doesn't take it seriously

His brief flirtation with learning guitar ended after just two lessons.

R

playful behavior that shows romantic interest without serious intentions

Her friendly flirtation made him smile but he knew it wasn't serious.

R

a short romantic relationship that isn't meant to be serious

Their summer flirtation was fun but they both knew it wouldn't last.

translation

n. a short time when someone tries something new but doesn't take it seriously; playful behavior that shows romantic interest without serious intentions; a short romantic relationship that isn't meant to be serious

Word Forms

Plural flirtations