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- [koh-ket-ish]
- /koʊˈkɛt ɪʃ/
- /kɒkˈet/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-ket-ish]
- /koʊˈkɛt ɪʃ/
Definitions of coquettish word
- adjective coquettish If you describe a woman as coquettish, you mean she acts in a playful way that is intended to make men find her attractive. 3
- adjective coquettish (of a woman) characteristically flirtatious, especially in a teasing, lighthearted manner. 1
- noun coquettish Behaving in such a way as to suggest a playful sexual attraction; flirtatious. 1
- adjective coquettish flirtatious 1
- adjective coquettish As a young, flirting girl. 0
- adjective coquettish Characteristic of a coquet. 0
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Parts of speech for Coquettish
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coquettish popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coquettish
adj coquettish
- coy — evasive, esp in an annoying way
- flirting — to court triflingly or act amorously without serious intentions; play at love; coquet.
- flirty — given or inclined to flirtation.
- kittenish — coyly playful.
- teasing — to irritate or provoke with persistent petty distractions, trifling raillery, or other annoyance, often in sport.
adjective coquettish
- flirtatious — given or inclined to flirtation.
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