co·quet (k -k t )intr.v. co·quet·ted, co·quet·ting, co·quets 1. To engage in coquetry; flirt. 2. To trifle; dally. [French coqueter, from coquet, flirtatious man, diminutive of coq, cock, from Old French coc, from Late Latin coccus; see cock1.] |
coquet [kəʊˈkɛt kɒ-]
vb -quets, -quetting, -quetted (intr)
1. to behave flirtatiously
2. to dally or trifle
[from French: a gallant, literally: a little cock, from coq cock]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | coquet - talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women" talk, speak - exchange thoughts; talk with; "We often talk business"; "Actions talk louder than words" wanton - engage in amorous play vamp - act seductively with (someone) |
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