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coquette

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noun co·quette \ kō-ˈket \

Definition of coquette

:a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
  • … a narcissistic coquette addicted to … dietary fads to maintain her figure …
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coquettish

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coquettishly

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coquettishness

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  1. She was a bit of a coquette.

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Origin and Etymology of coquette

French, feminine of coquet — see 1coquet

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Definition of coquette for English Language Learners

  • : a woman who likes to win the attention or admiration of men but does not have serious feelings for them

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