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flirtation

/flɚˈteɪʃən/
Meanings

  • The act or art of creating or maintaining a romantic or sexual interest in someone by means of flattering behavior, clever manipulation, or charming words.

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Homophones
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  1. Flea () :

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Variants
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flirt , flirtation , flirtations , flirted , flirter , flirters , flirtier , flirtiest , flirting , flirts , flirty
Forms
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Etymology
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The word 'flirtation' comes from the Latin word 'flirteo', which means 'to tickle' or 'to tease'. The word later evolved in the English language to mean 'the act of flirting' or 'the state of being flirtatious'.

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  1. Did you know that the term 'flirtation' was first used in English literature in the 16th century?

  2. Did you know that the longest recorded flirtation in history took place over a period of 23 years, between the famous Spanish poet and nobleman, Luis de Góngora y Argote, and the powerful and wealthy Italian Duke, Vincenzo I Gonzaga?

  3. Did you know that the art of flirtation has been practiced and celebrated in various cultures and societies throughout history? From the ancient Greeks and Romans, who believed that flirtation was a natural and healthy expression of desire and attraction, to the various Asian cultures, such as the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures, which have long traditions of practicing and celebrating the art of flirtation, often through various forms of poetry, music, art, and other cultural expressions. Even in modern Western societies, where the practice of overt and explicit forms of flirtation may be less common or accepted, the art of subtle and nuanced forms of flirtation, often expressed through various forms of nonverbal communication, such as eye contact, facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and other forms of nonverbal communication, can still be a powerful and effective means of expressing romantic or sexual interest, attraction, or desire, often in a subtle, nuanced, and nonverbal way that can be more intriguing, engaging, and seductive than more overt and explicit forms of flirtation.

Related Concepts
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  1. Romance: A strong feeling of affection, usually towards someone with whom one is in a romantic relationship. Romance can also refer to the expression or celebration of romantic feelings, often through acts of kindness, thoughtful gestures, heartfelt words, or other forms of romantic expression.

  2. Seduction: The act or art of creating or maintaining a romantic or sexual interest in someone by means of seductive behavior, clever manipulation, or charming words. Seduction can also refer to the expression or celebration of seductive feelings, often through acts of kindness, thoughtful gestures, heartfelt words, or other forms of seductive expression.

Culture
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Flirtation has been a significant part of human culture for centuries. In literature, flirtation has been portrayed in various forms, from subtle hints and double entendres to more overt and explicit expressions of romantic or sexual interest. In art, flirtation has been depicted in various media, from paintings and sculptures to photography and digital art. In music, flirtation has been expressed in various genres, from romantic ballads and love songs to more upbeat and energetic genres that express romantic or sexual interest in a more playful and lighthearted way.

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