afterplay
/ɑːftəˈpleɪ/Definitions
1. noun
A playful or flirtatious activity or interaction that takes place after a more formal or serious event.
“The afterplay between the colleagues at the company party was more memorable than the actual event.”
2. noun
The period of time immediately following a dramatic or intense event, often characterized by a sense of uncertainty or resolution.
“The afterplay of the accident left the community in a state of shock and contemplation.”
3. verb
To engage in playful or flirtatious behavior, especially after a more formal or serious event.
“The two of them started afterplaying at the party, much to the surprise of the other guests.”