coquetry

[ koh-ki-tree, koh-ke-tree ]
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noun,plural co·quet·ries.
  1. the behavior or arts of a coquette; flirtation.

  2. dalliance; trifling.

Origin of coquetry

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

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British Dictionary definitions for coquetry

coquetry

/ (ˈkəʊkɪtrɪ, ˈkɒk-) /


nounplural -ries
  1. flirtation

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