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Definition of flirtation

flirtation

/flɜːrˈteɪ.ʃən/
flir · ta · tion
Adverb:flirtatiously
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Plural:flirtations
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Adjective:flirtatious
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flirtation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Playfully romantic or amorous behavior intended to attract someone without serious commitment; a brief, casual romantic encounter.

Example

"Their harmless office flirtation eventually blossomed into a genuine, long-term relationship."

2

A brief, superficial, or tentative involvement with an idea, activity, or course of action.

Example

"After a brief flirtation with abstract painting in college, the artist returned to classical portraiture."

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• Rhymes for flirtation

• Nearby Words

flipside
fliptop
flirt
flirtation
flirtatious
flirtatiously
flirtatiousness

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 18th century, the word was formed in English by adding the Latinate suffix '-ation' to the verb 'flirt,' which originally meant to flick or move with a sudden, quick motion.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flirtation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flirtation
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