Definitions for dallianceˈdæl i əns, ˈdæl yəns
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
dal•li•anceˈdæl i əns, ˈdæl yəns(n.)
a trifling away of time; dawdling.
amorous toying; flirtation.
Origin of dalliance:
1300–50; ME daliaunce. See dally , -ance
Princeton's WordNet
dalliance, dawdling, trifling(noun)
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
flirt, flirting, flirtation, coquetry, dalliance, toying(noun)
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
Wiktionary
dalliance(Noun)
Playful flirtation; amorous play.
dalliance(Noun)
A wasting of time in idleness or trifles.
dalliance(Noun)
A sexual relationship, not serious but often illicit.
Webster Dictionary
Dalliance(noun)
the act of dallying, trifling, or fondling; interchange of caresses; wanton play
Dalliance(noun)
delay or procrastination
Dalliance(noun)
entertaining discourse
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