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coquetry

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co·quet·ry  (kk-tr, k-ktr)
n. pl. co·quet·ries
Dalliance; flirtation.
[French coquetterie, from coquette, coquette; see coquette.]
coquetry [ˈkəʊkɪtrɪ ˈkɒk-]
n pl -ries
flirtation
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Noun1.coquetry - playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interestcoquetry - playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
flirtation, flirting, toying, dalliance, flirt
frolic, gambol, romp, caper, play - gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"
Translations
coquetry [ˈkɒkɪtrɪ] N → coquetería f
coquetry
n → Koketterie f
coquetry [ˈkəʊkɪtrɪ] n (frm) → civetteria
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One is apt, I believe, to connect assurance of manner with coquetry, and to expect that an impudent address will naturally attend an impudent mind; at least I was myself prepared for an improper degree of confidence in Lady Susan; but her countenance is absolutely sweet, and her voice and manner winningly mild.
Lady Susan by Austen, Jane View in context
Kearney," she said dryly, "one would think that some silly, conceited girl"--she was quite earnest in her epithets, for a sudden, angry conviction of some coquetry and disingenuousness in Jessie had come to her in contemplating its effects upon the young fellow at her side--"some country jilt, had been trying her rustic hand upon you.
Devil's Ford by Harte, Bret View in context
Arriving at Drowne's door, while the captain threw it open, the marvellous apparition paused an instant on the threshold, assuming the very attitude of the image, and casting over the crowd that glance of sunny coquetry which all remembered on the face of the oaken lady.
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