flirtation
pronunciation
How to pronounce flirtation in British English:
UK [flɜːˈteɪʃn]
How to pronounce flirtation in American English:
US [flɜːrˈteɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
Word Origin
- flirtation (n.)
- "amorous trifling; giddy behavior," 1718, noun of action from flirt (v.) as though Latin.
Example
- 1. In the car park outside they continue their flirtation until the police show up .
- 2. Some historians contend george and sally 's relationship never crossed the boundaries of flirtation .
- 3. At home , mr assad reverted to his father 's style after a brief flirtation with liberalism , and sent his critics to prison or exile .
- 4. Even though it is an overall harmless behavior , flirtation seems to be a problem in most relationships .
- 5. There is flirtation and dancing , but there is also bitching about stresses at work or at home .