Word
flirting
Phoneticsflirt·ing
US/ˈfɫɝtɪŋ/
UK/flˈɜːtɪŋ/
Definition
n. the activity of talking or behaving in a way that shows romantic interest.
n. the practice or instance of flirtatious behaviour; a social interaction characterized by romantic playfulness.
Examples
“Their constant flirting makes everyone in the office smile.”
“What started as harmless flirting at the party eventually led to a serious long-term relationship.”
“Social psychologists often distinguish between playful flirting intended for entertainment and strategic flirting used to gauge a potential partner's romantic interest.”
Examples
simple
“Their constant flirting makes everyone in the office smile.”
contextual
“What started as harmless flirting at the party eventually led to a serious long-term relationship.”
complex
“Social psychologists often distinguish between playful flirting intended for entertainment and strategic flirting used to gauge a potential partner's romantic interest.”
Usage
often functions as an uncountable noun describing the general activity
Real-World Examples
“They wasted no time flirting through the fence as wild dogs do: ducking under each other, dipping their heads.” Synonyms
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