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coquettish

[ koh-ket-ish ]

/ koʊˈkɛt ɪʃ /

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adjective

(of a woman) characteristically flirtatious, especially in a teasing, lighthearted manner.

RELATED WORDS

coy, flirting, flirty, kittenish, teasing

Nearby words

Related forms

co·quet·tish·ly, adverbco·quet·tish·ness, nounun·co·quet·tish, adjectiveun·co·quet·tish·ly, adverb

un·co·quet·tish·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for coquettish

Her timeless look, retro style, and wounded, coquettish gaze recall classic film stars like Grace Kelly.
Hollywood's New Screen Siren|Marlow Stern|October 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Also on hand: coquettish cousin Lola, 15, and her twin younger brothers.
Best Films From Books|Jane Ciabattari|May 24, 2011|DAILY BEAST
She will never trade in the coquettish kitten heels for a sensible pump.
How Michelle Got Her Fashion Mojo Back|Kate Betts|November 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
"You may, if you like," said Cherrie, with coquettish indifference.
A Changed Heart|May Agnes Fleming

Beyond, by the arbor, were two smaller trees, where a coquettish eye on one looked up to an adoring eye on the other.
Sandy|Alice Hegan Rice
"But we have had no chance to refuse," said saucy Miss Mifflin, raising her coquettish eyes.
A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia|Amanda Minnie Douglas
The heavy footsteps of the coquettish widow, who was coming down the stairs, interrupted Vautrin's fortune-telling.
Father Goriot|Honore de Balzac
The pungent flavor of coquettish spice is far indeed from spurring affection so much as this gentle sympathy of tenderness.
Massimilla Doni|Honore de Balzac