as in to flirt
to show a sexual attraction for someone just for fun
my friends warned me not to frivol with that guy, as he was likely to take me seriously
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The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond briefly flirted with 5 percent this week but has risen over the past month much less than other government bonds.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025 -
Deeper Conversation People who flirt through deeper conversation are likely prioritizing emotional connections.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Frivol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frivol. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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