noun

coquetry

Coquetry (noun) means Coquettish behaviour; actions designed to excite erotic attention, without intending to reciprocate such feelings (chiefly of women towards men); flirtatious teasing.

noun

Coquettish behaviour; actions designed to excite erotic attention, without intending to reciprocate such feelings (chiefly of women towards men); flirtatious teasing.

An act constituting such behaviour; an affectation of amorous interest or enticement, especially of a woman directed towards a man.

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Etymology

From French coquetterie.

Rhymes for coquetry

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What is the meaning of coquetry?

"coquetry" (noun) means coquettish behaviour; actions designed to excite erotic attention, without intending to reciprocate such feelings (chiefly of women towards men); flirtatious teasing.

What are the different meanings of coquetry?

"coquetry" has 2 main meanings: 1. Coquettish behaviour; actions designed to excite erotic attention, without intending to reciprocate such feelings (chiefly of women towards men); flirtatious teasing; 2. An act constituting such behaviour; an affectation of amorous interest or enticement, especially of a woman directed towards a man.