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Definition flirtation in British English

flirtation noun

noun
/flɜː(r)ˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
1

behaviour that shows someone that you have a romantic or sexual interest in them

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1.1

a short and not very serious sexual or romantic relationship

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2

an instance of someone being interested in or involved with a new idea or activity for a short period of time

Example

a brief flirtation with left-wing politics

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Definition flirtation in British English