Flirtation

Pronunciation: /flɜrˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of flirtation

noun a behavior or act that shows a playful romantic or sexual interest in someone

Example Sentences

A1 She smiled at him, but it was just a friendly flirtation.

A2 Their flirtation at the party was obvious to everyone.

B1 The flirtation between the two colleagues was starting to become more serious.

B2 Their flirtation turned into a full-blown romance.

C1 The subtle flirtation between the two characters added depth to the storyline.

C2 The flirtation between the two politicians was rumored to have caused a scandal.

Examples of flirtation in a Sentence

formal The subtle flirtation between the two colleagues was noticed by their coworkers.

informal I saw some flirtation going on between those two at the party last night.

slang They were totally vibing, it was a serious flirtation happening.

figurative The flirtation between the sun and the clouds created a beautiful sunset.

Grammatical Forms of flirtation

• past tense: flirted
• plural: flirtations
• comparative: more flirtatious
• superlative: most flirtatious
• present tense: flirts
• future tense: will flirt
• perfect tense: has flirted
• continuous tense: is flirting
• singular: flirtation
• positive degree: flirtatious
• infinitive: to flirt
• gerund: flirting
• participle: flirting

Origin and Evolution of flirtation

First Known Use: 1670 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'flirtation' is believed to have originated from the Old French word 'fleureter' which means 'to talk sweet nonsense'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe playful or frivolous behavior, the word 'flirtation' has evolved to encompass a wider range of romantic or sexual interactions characterized by teasing or light-hearted banter.