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English noun: dalliance

1. dalliance (act) the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working


Synonymsdawdling, trifling


Broader (hypernym)delay, holdup

2. dalliance (act) playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest


Synonymscoquetry, flirt, flirtation, flirting, toying


Broader (hypernym)caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp









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