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coquet Definition

co·quet (kō ket′)

intransitive verb -·quet′·ted, -·quet′·ting

  1. to behave as a coquette; flirt
  2. to trifle or dally (with an idea, offer, etc.)

Etymology: Fr coqueter, to flirt, lit., to strut like a rooster < coquet, dim. of coq, a rooster: see cock

adjective

coquettish

coquet Synonyms

coquet

v.

flirt, trifle, tease, wink at; see flirt 1. See syn. study at trifle.

coquet Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

only: They were only coquetting a little with us, or bent on kindling delusive hopes.