English Explanatory Dictionary

flirtation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Playing at courtship; coquetry.
  2. An instance of flirting.
  3. A period of experimentation with or interest in a particular idea or activity.

Pronunciation

/fləˈteɪʃn̩/ /flɚˈteɪʃn̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-flirtation.wav

Word forms

flirtation flirtations

Etymology

From flirt + -ation.

Related words

flirt roving eye

Derived words

cyberflirtation flirtational flirtationless flirtationship flirtatious
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