Definition of Dalliance

1. Noun. The deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working.

Exact synonyms: Dawdling, Trifling
Generic synonyms: Delay, Holdup
Derivative terms: Dally, Dawdle, Trifle

2. Noun. Playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest.
Exact synonyms: Coquetry, Flirt, Flirtation, Flirting, Toying
Generic synonyms: Caper, Frolic, Gambol, Play, Romp
Derivative terms: Coquet, Dally, Dally, Flirt, Flirtatious, Flirt, Flirt, Flirt, Toy

Definition of Dalliance

1. n. The act of dallying, trifling, or fondling; interchange of caresses; wanton play.

Definition of Dalliance

1. Noun. Playful flirtation; amorous play. (defdate from 14th c.) ¹

2. Noun. A wasting of time in idleness or trifles. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹

3. Noun. A sexual relationship, not serious but often illicit. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dalliance

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dalliance

dalesmen
dalet
daleth
daleths
dalfampridine
dalfopristin
dalgite
dalgites
daliance
daliaunce
dalis
dalk
dalks
dalle
dalles
dalliances
dallied
dallier
dalliers
dallies
dallop
dallops
dallying
dalmahoy
dalmahoys
dalmania

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