Meaning of the word flirtation in English

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flirtation

US /flɝːˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /flɜːˈteɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

behavior that suggests a sexual attraction of a playful or casual nature

Example:
It was just a harmless flirtation between colleagues.
She enjoyed the flirtation but wasn't looking for a serious relationship.
2.

a short period of being interested in something or doing something

Example:
The country had a brief flirtation with democracy in the 1920s.
His flirtation with radical politics ended when he went to university.