flirtation

noun/flɜrˈteɪʃən/

Frequency rank: #16,565 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Playful behavior that shows romantic interest without serious intent.

Illustration for the English word “flirtation”

Example sentence

Her flirtation with the charming stranger made her friends smile.

Synonyms & related words

  • teasing
  • coquetry
  • dalliance
  • playfulness

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