flirtation

noun

flir·​ta·​tion ˌflərˈtāshən 

flə̄ˈ-, 

fləiˈ-

plural -s

: an act or instance of flirting: such as

a

: a playing at courtship : coquetry

b

: a transitory or coquettish love affair

c

: superficial or spurious indication of liking or approval especially between parties normally or usually opposed

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