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dalliance

/ˈdalɪəns/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Playful flirtation; amorous play.
  2. A wasting of time in idleness or trifles.
  3. A sexual relationship, not serious but often illicit.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

flirting(English)flirtation(English)coquetry(English)toying(English)trifling(English)dawdling(English)flirt(English)wasting time(English)divorce(English)girl(English)woman(English)relationship(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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