いちゃいちゃ
いちゃいちゃ
adverb
flirting; being lovey-dovey
1.
flirting, being lovey-dovey
Describes a couple engaging in openly affectionate behavior such as touching, whispering, or being physically close in a way that is noticeable to others.
いちゃいちゃしないで。
Stop flirting.
あの二人はいつもいちゃいちゃしている。
Those two are always being lovey-dovey.
人前でいちゃいちゃするのはやめてほしい。
I wish they'd stop flirting in public.
Mimetic word (擬態語). Almost always used with する: いちゃいちゃする.
Often carries a mildly negative or teasing nuance — the speaker finds the couple's behavior embarrassing or excessive. Can also be used playfully between friends.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- いちゃいちゃする — to flirt, to be lovey-dovey
- 人前でいちゃいちゃする — to flirt in public
- いちゃいちゃカップル — lovey-dovey couple