English Explanatory Dictionary

coquette

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A woman who flirts or plays with people's affections.
  2. Any hummingbird in the genus Lophornis.
verb
  1. Alternative form of coquet.
adj
  1. Of or relating to a feminine style of clothing involving ribbons, frills, and bows.

Pronunciation

/kɒˈkɛt/ /koʊˈkɛt/ en-us-coquette.ogg

Word forms

coquette coquettes coquetting coquetted

Etymology

Borrowed from French coquette.

Derived words

coquetry coquettish coquettishly coquettishness spangled coquette
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