Flirtation: meaning, definitions and examples

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flirtation

 

[ flษœหrหˆteษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

romantic behavior

Flirtation is a playful romantic or sexual behavior that shows you are attracted to someone.

Synonyms

courting, flirting, teasing

Examples of usage

  • She engaged in a harmless flirtation with her coworker.
  • He couldn't resist her flirtation and asked her out on a date.
Context #2 | Noun

casual interaction

Flirtation can also refer to a casual or light interaction between people that is not necessarily romantic.

Synonyms

banter, playfulness, teasing

Examples of usage

  • Their flirtation at the party was entertaining to watch.
  • There was a subtle flirtation between the two friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "flirtation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flerte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเคฐเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flirt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ flirtasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะปั–ั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ flirt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฉใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flirt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coqueteo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท flรถrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ŸฌํŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบุงุฒู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flirt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ flirt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒๆƒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spogledovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ daรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะปะธั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒšแƒ˜แƒ แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flirt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coqueteo

Word origin

The word 'flirtation' originated in the early 17th century from the verb 'flirt,' which meant 'to move briskly.' Over time, its meaning evolved to include playful behavior indicating romantic interest. The concept of flirtation has been present in various cultures throughout history, often as a way to engage in courtship rituals or playful interactions. Today, flirtation remains a common and lighthearted way for people to show interest in each other.

See also: flirt, flirtatious, flirter, flirting, flirty.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,946, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.