flirtation

Universal Words noun 1 [C,U] ~ with sth a short period of time during which sb is involved or interested in sth, often not seriously: a brief and unsuccessful flirtation with the property market 2 [U] behaviour that shows you find sb sexually attractive but are not serious about them: Frank's efforts at flirtation had become tiresome to her. 3 [C] ~ (with sb) a short sexual relationship with sb that is not taken seriously: She had a mild flirtation with him when they first met.