coquetry
|co-que-try|
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🇺🇸
/ˈkoʊ.kɪ.tri/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒk.ɪ.tri/
flirtatious behavior
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coquetry' originates from French, specifically the word 'coquetterie', where 'coquet' meant 'flirt'.
Historical Evolution
'coquetterie' transformed into the English word 'coquetry' during the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'flirtatious behavior', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
flirtatious behavior or a flirtatious manner.
Her coquetry was evident in the way she batted her eyelashes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42