co·quette (k -k t )n. A woman who makes teasing sexual or romantic overtures; a flirt. [French, feminine of coquet, flirtatious man; see coquet.] co·quet tish adj.co·quet tish·ly adv.co·quet tish·ness n. |
coquette [kəʊˈkɛt kɒˈkɛt]
n
1. a woman who flirts
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any hummingbird of the genus Lophornis, esp the crested Brazilian species L. magnifica
[from French, feminine of coquet]
coquettish adj
coquettishly adv
coquettishness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  coquette - a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit menadult female, woman - an adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted" |
| Verb | 1. |  coquette - 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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