The act of turning a completely non-romantic
situation into a romantic one because the person is
desperate to feel as if someone actually loves them
back.
"I think that cute cashier was flirting with me."
"Katie, I don't think someone saying have a nice
day is considered flirting."
"No, he's definitely flirting with me. He gave me a
bag."
"A bag to put your
food in. You have severe Flirtatious Desperation."