flirtation
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //fɫɝˈteɪʃən// UK //flɜːtˈeɪʃən// flir·ta·tion
n. a playful or romantic way of acting toward someone. It can also mean a short time spent doing something you are not serious about.
n. a playful or romantic behavior intended to attract someone; alternatively, a brief period of involvement in an activity or relationship. Often implies a lack of serious commitment.
Their flirtation lasted for months before they became a couple.
The politician's flirtation with the new economic policy ended as soon as the public reaction turned negative.
What began as a harmless flirtation with the idea of retirement eventually evolved into a full-time commitment to a life of travel and writing.
From flirt + -ation.