cyberflirting

      English

      Etymology

      cyber- +‎ flirting

      Noun

      cyberflirting (uncountable)

      1. Flirting on the Internet or in cyberspace.
        • 2004, University of Luton, Convergence (journal)
          Typical flirting in general, and cyberflirting in particular, offer participants an enjoyable, frivolous form of sexual communication with no serious intent...
        • 2007, Samantha Holland, Remote relationships in a small world
          Cyberflirting and the development of relationships abound on a daily level in chatrooms and newsgroups.
        • 2008, Azy Barak, Psychological Aspects of Cyberspace
          Whitty (2003a, 2004) has argued that engaging in cyberflirting can be very therapeutic for some individuals, especially shy people...
        • 2008, Jan Silvious, Smart Girls Think Twice
          Consider the heartache that could be avoided by thinking twice about the potentially disastrous effects of cyberflirting.

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      Last modified on 10 April 2009, at 02:30