1. playful or coquettish behavior intended to attract someone romantically
Usage: usually plural or used as a mass noun; informal
2. a brief or superficial interest in or involvement with something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Their flirtations across the coffee shop were obvious to everyone nearby.
• She dismissed his flirtations as harmless fun.
• His flirtations with different political ideologies never led to real conviction.
• The band's flirtations with jazz influences appeared on their latest album.
• After years of flirtations with the idea, she finally decided to start her own business.
• Their playful flirtations eventually developed into a serious relationship.