"affairette" meaning in All languages combined

See affairette on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: affairettes [plural]
Etymology: From affair + -ette. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|affair|ette|id2=diminutive}} affair + -ette Head templates: {{en-noun}} affairette (plural affairettes)
  1. A brief romantic relationship, especially with someone who is in a relationship with another person, or not one's regular partner. Synonyms: dalliance, fling, liaison

Inflected forms

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