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coquette
What does coquette mean?
From the original French sense — a flirt, a woman who charms playfully.
"She's a bit of a coquette, always batting her lashes at the bartender."
Origin
From the French 'coquette' (a flirtatious woman), in English since the 1600s. Revived as a Gen Z aesthetic on TikTok around 2022-2023, tied to bows and Lana Del Rey adjacency.
Frequently asked questions
What does coquette mean on TikTok?
It's a hyper-feminine aesthetic full of bows, lace, pink, pearls, and soft romantic girlishness. The word originally meant a flirtatious woman in French.
What's the difference between coquette and balletcore?
Coquette is broad soft-girl femininity centered on bows and lace; balletcore specifically draws on dancewear like leg warmers and ballet flats.
Is coquette related to Lana Del Rey?
Yes, her dreamy, vintage-romantic image is a big cultural reference point for the coquette aesthetic.
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