noun
flirtation
fluh-TAYSHN
Flirtation (noun) means Playful, teasing behavior meant to show romantic interest. Example: “Their flirtation was obvious to everyone at the party except them.”
noun
1
Playful, teasing behavior meant to show romantic interest.
"Their flirtation was obvious to everyone at the party except them."
2
A brief period of casual interest in an idea, activity, or trend.
"The elimination of vacuum-braked wagons would be slowed down, and the Western Region's flirtation with diesel-hydraulic locomotives was questioned."
— Howard Johnston, Was Marples the real railway wrecker? (2023)
"His flirtation with vegetarianism lasted about two weeks."
How to use flirtation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of flirting, or a short-lived dabbling in some idea or hobby.
Common pairings
brief flirtation
flirtation with disaster
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Word forms
- Plural
- flirtations
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Etymology
From flirt + the noun-forming suffix -ation.
Related words
Rhymes for flirtation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “flirtation” mean?
The word “flirtation” means playful, teasing behavior meant to show romantic interest. In plain terms, the act of flirting, or a short-lived dabbling in some idea or hobby.
How do you pronounce “flirtation”?
“Flirtation” is pronounced fluh-TAYSHN (/flɚˈteɪʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “flirtation” in a sentence?
Here is “flirtation” used in a sentence: “Their flirtation was obvious to everyone at the party except them.”
What part of speech is “flirtation”?
“Flirtation” is a noun.
How many meanings does “flirtation” have?
“Flirtation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: playful, teasing behavior meant to show romantic interest.
