English word flirtation comes from English flirt, English -ation
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| flirt | English (eng) | (intransitive) To dart about; to move with quick, jerky motions. [from 16th c.]. (intransitive) To experiment, or tentatively engage, with; to become involved in passing with.. (intransitive) To jeer at; to mock. [16th-18th c.]. (transitive) To blurt out. [from 17th c.]. (transitive) To throw (something) with a jerk or sudden movement; to fling. [from 16th c.]. (intransitive) To play at [...] |
| -ation | English (eng) | A state or quality. An action or process. The result of an action or process. |
| flirtation | English (eng) | An instance of flirting.. Playing at courtship; coquetry. |