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co⋅quette

  [koh-ket]
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–noun
1. a woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection; flirt.
–verb (used without object)
2. to coquet.
Origin:
1605–15; < F, fem. of coquet

Related forms:
co⋅quet⋅tish, adjective
co⋅quet⋅tish⋅ly, adverb
co⋅quet⋅tish⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. tease, vamp.

Usage note:
See -ette.
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co·quette   (kō-kět')   
n.  A woman who makes teasing sexual or romantic overtures; a flirt.

[French, feminine of coquet, flirtatious man; see coquet.]
co·quet'tish adj., co·quet'tish·ly adv., co·quet'tish·ness n.
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Word Origin & History

coquette 
1669, from Fr. fem. of coquet (male) "flirt," from O.Fr. coq "cock." Coquetry is from 1656.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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