- coquetry co·quet·ry n
- ['kəʊkɪtrɪ]
frm civetteria
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coquetry co·quet·ry n
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Coquetry — Co*quet ry, n.; pl. {Coquetries}. [F. coquetterie.] Attempts to attract admiration, notice, or love, for the mere gratification of vanity; trifling in love. Little affectations of coquetry. Addison. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
coquetry — co|quet|ry [ koukətri ] noun uncount FORMAL behavior that is intended to attract men sexually … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
coquetry — co·quet·ry … English syllables
coquetry — co•quet•ry [[t]ˈkoʊ kɪ tri, koʊˈkɛ tri[/t]] n. pl. ries 1) the behavior of a coquette; flirtation 2) a flirtatious act • Etymology: 1650–60; < F coquetterie … From formal English to slang
co|quet|ry — «KOH kuh tree, koh KEHT ree», noun, plural ries. 1. the behavior or arts of a coquette; flirting: »She did not seek to hide the weaknesses in her character, of which the most important was coquetry (Atlantic). SYNONYM(S): flirtation. 2.… … Useful english dictionary
Coquetries — Coquetry Co*quet ry, n.; pl. {Coquetries}. [F. coquetterie.] Attempts to attract admiration, notice, or love, for the mere gratification of vanity; trifling in love. Little affectations of coquetry. Addison. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
co|quette — «koh KEHT», noun, verb, quet|ted, quet|ting. –n. a woman who tries to attract men merely to please her vanity; flirt. –v.i. to practice coquetry; flirt or toy (with). ╂[< French coquette, feminine of coquet; see etym. under … Useful english dictionary
Coquettish — Co*quet tish, a. Practicing or exhibiting coquetry; alluring; enticing. [1913 Webster] A pretty, coquettish housemaid. W. Irving. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
