flir ‧ ta ‧ tion /flɜːˈteɪʃ ə n $ flɜːr-/ BrE AmE noun
1 . [countable] a short period of time during which you are interested in something
flirtation with
He started his own business last year, after a brief flirtation with political life.
2 . [uncountable] behaviour that shows you are attracted to someone sexually:
She had no objection to a little mild flirtation.
3 . [countable] a short sexual relationship which is not serious SYN fling
flirtation with
She had a brief flirtation with Tim.