pitching woo
Seeking love's favor
Pitching woo is an old-fashioned expression for romantic pursuit—flirting, courting, or attempting to win someone's affection.
The phrase sounds quaint today, evoking images of suitors on front porches: He spent the summer pitching woo to the farmer's daughter.
Woo itself means to court romantically.
- courtingRomantic pursuit of another
- romancingActively pursuing affection
- making eyesFlirtatious staring at someone
- stolen glancesCovert fleeting observations
- adorationProfound loving regard
serenading · proposing · chivalry · infatuation · love at first sight · dance · longing · pursuing · complimenting · teasing · smile · coquetry · passion · wink · enamoring · love letters · candlelit dinner · tender moments
pitching woorejecting
Refusing to accept
spurning · rebuffing · turning down · brushing off · jilting
pitching wooindifference
Lack of interest
cold-shouldering · stonewalling · avoiding · ignoring · emotional unavailability
pitching woorepelling
Pushing away forcefully
driving away · disgusting · revolting · putting off · turning off