flirting

• Существительное, обозначающее игривое или легкомысленное поведение, направленное на проявление романтического или сексуального интереса к кому-либо.

A noun referring to playful or lighthearted behavior intended to show romantic or sexual interest in someone.

uncountable

1. Playful romantic behaviorB1informal

   Behavior that suggests a playful or lighthearted romantic or sexual interest in someone, often through teasing, compliments, or body language.

   Игривое романтическое поведение

   • Their flirting was obvious to everyone at the party.
   • She enjoys harmless flirting with her coworkers.
   • A little flirting can make a date more fun.

   Synonymscoquetrydallianceflirtationtoying

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения игривого или романтического поведения по отношению к кому-либо, часто для проявления симпатии или интереса.

A verb used to indicate the act of behaving playfully or romantically toward someone, often to show attraction or interest.

1. Romantic or playful behaviorA2informal

   To behave playfully or romantically towards someone, often to show attraction.

   Флиртовать

   • She was flirting with him at the party.
   • He likes to flirt with the waitress.
   • They flirted with each other during the meeting.

   Synonymschat upcoquetcourtdallylead onphilanderromanceteasetoytrifle

2. Consider an ideaB2informal

   To briefly consider or toy with an idea or possibility.

   Подумывать

   • He flirted with the idea of moving abroad.
   • She flirted with the thought of quitting her job.
   • They flirted with the possibility of starting a business.

   Synonymsentertaintoy with

   Antonymsdismissdisregardignorereject

Phrasal variantsflirt with