cyberflirting

English

Etymology

From 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.

See also

• cyberlove
• cyberromance