Synonyms

coquetry

American

[koh-ki-tree, koh-ke-tree] / ˈkoʊ kɪ tri, koʊˈkɛ tri /

noun

plural

coquetries

the behavior or arts of a coquette; flirtation.
dalliance; trifling.

coquetry British

/ ˈkəʊkɪtrɪ, ˈkɒk- /

noun

flirtation

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Etymology

Origin of coquetry

From the French word coquetterie, dating back to 1650–60. See coquette, -ery

Example Sentences

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Coquetry, after all, is a mere recognition of admiration.

From The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life by Lever, Charles James

Coquetry is the cussidness ov an artful pashun, that feels its oats just enuff to want to kick up all the time, and don’t seem to care who gits hurt.

From The Complete Works of Josh Billings by Shaw, Henry W.

Coquetry is the desire to please, as a means of self-gratification.

From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Lever, Charles James

Coquetry itself is a flattery that we are powerless to withstand.

From A Noble Name or D?nninghausen by Gl?mer, Claire Von

All that I aim at by this Dissertation is, to cure it of several disagreeable Notes, and in particular of those little Jarrings and Dissonances which arise from Anger, Censoriousness, Gossiping and Coquetry.

From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph

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