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- [koh-ket]
- /koʊˈkɛt/
- /kɒkˈet/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-ket]
- /koʊˈkɛt/
Definitions of coquette word
- countable noun coquette A coquette is a woman who behaves in a coquettish way. 3
- noun coquette a woman who flirts 3
- noun coquette any hummingbird of the genus Lophornis, esp the crested Brazilian species L. magnifica 3
- noun coquette a girl or woman who merely from vanity tries to get men's attention and admiration 3
- intransitive verb coquette to behave as a coquette; flirt 3
- noun coquette a woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection; flirt. 1
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Origin of coquette
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < French, feminine of coquet
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Parts of speech for Coquette
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coquette popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
coquette usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coquette
noun coquette
- vamp — a seductive woman who uses her sensuality to exploit men.
- siren — Classical Mythology. one of several sea nymphs, part woman and part bird, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing.
- seducer — to lead astray, as from duty, rectitude, or the like; corrupt.
- tease — to irritate or provoke with persistent petty distractions, trifling raillery, or other annoyance, often in sport.
- flirter — to court triflingly or act amorously without serious intentions; play at love; coquet.
verb coquette
- jilt — to reject or cast aside (a lover or sweetheart), especially abruptly or unfeelingly.
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