English Explanatory Dictionary

coquetry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Coquettish behaviour; actions designed to excite erotic attention, without intending to reciprocate such feelings (chiefly of women towards men); flirtatious teasing.
  2. An act constituting such behaviour; an affectation of amorous interest or enticement, especially of a woman directed towards a man.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒkɪtɹi/ /ˈkəʊkətɹi/ /ˈkoʊkətɹi/ en-us-coquetry.ogg

Word forms

coquetry coquetries coquettery

Etymology

From French coquetterie.

Synonyms

flirtation
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