coquet

[ koh-ket ]

verb (used without object)

, co·quet·ted, co·quet·ting.

1. to try to attract the attention and admiration of men for mere self-gratification; flirt.

   Synonyms: tease, dally

2. to act without seriousness; trifle; dally.

adjective

1. coquettish.

noun

1. Obsolete. a male flirt.

coquet

/ kəʊˈkɛt; kɒ- /

verb

1. to behave flirtatiously
2. to dally or trifle

Word History and Origins

Origin of coquet¹

1685–95; < French; literally, cockerel, equivalent to coq cock + -et -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of coquet¹

C17: from French: a gallant, literally: a little cock, from coq cock

Example Sentences

Coquet had been in the service of the administration since 1809, and had given perfect satisfaction.

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But no man can be expected to jeopardise his character, or coquet with the law, unless it be for his own individual interest.

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He thought that she was willing to coquet with him, and that, too, the hint about the gold chain might not have been in vain.

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The salmo eriox has long established its title to the Coquet as its own exclusive stream.

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Breeding ponds for salmon were then established at Rothbury, and 17,000 young fish were turned into the Coquet in a single year.

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