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- [koh-ket]
- /koʊˈkɛt/
- /kəkˈetɪŋ/
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- [koh-ket]
- /koʊˈkɛt/
Definitions of coquetting word
- verb without object coquetting to coquet. 1
- abbreviation COQUETTING coquettish. 1
- noun coquetting a woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection; flirt. 1
- noun coquetting Present participle of coquet. 1
- noun coquetting coquetry. 0
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Origin of coquetting
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < French; literally, cockerel, equivalent to coq cock + -et -et
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Parts of speech for Coquetting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coquetting popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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coquetting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coquetting
noun coquetting
- puerility — the state or quality of being a child.
- shallowness — of little depth; not deep: shallow water.
- flummery — oatmeal or flour boiled with water until thick.
- fribble — to act in a foolish or frivolous manner; trifle.
- lovemaking — the act of courting or wooing.
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