coquetry
Americannoun
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the behavior or arts of a coquette; flirtation.
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dalliance; trifling.
noun
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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 is not only cruel to others, but to itself--in the physical tortures which it endures for the sake of an uncomfortable fashion, and the spiritual ones with which it pays for its triumphs.
From On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau by Hillern, Wilhelmine von
Coquetry, any notion of archness or frivolity, must be rigorously banished.
From Famous Prima Donnas by Strang, Lewis Clinton
Coquetry, an especially feminine attribute, is not in itself dependent on the sexual appetite; it is an indirect irradiation, purely psychical, and we shall speak of it later on.
From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste
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 was no part of Miss Alicia's equipment, but no woman likes to be utterly neglected on the care-taking side, or to be transformed ruthlessly into a man-companion whose well-being may be brusquely ignored.
From Empire Builders by Hambidge, Jay
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