Coquetry: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
coquetry
[ หkษkษชtri ]
flirtatious behavior
Coquetry is the act of behaving in a flirtatious or playful manner to attract attention or admiration.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was known for her coquetry and charm.
- Her coquetry was evident in the way she batted her eyelashes.
Translations
Translations of the word "coquetry" in other languages:
๐ต๐น coqueteria
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคพเคฒเค
๐ฉ๐ช Koketterie
๐ฎ๐ฉ kegenitan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะบะตััะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ kokieteria
๐ฏ๐ต ๅชใณ
๐ซ๐ท coquetterie
๐ช๐ธ coqueterรญa
๐น๐ท cilve
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ koketovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ koketovanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅผ้ฃๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ koketerija
๐ฎ๐ธ daรฐra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะบะตะปัะบัะตะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nazlanmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ coqueterรญa
Etymology
The word 'coquetry' originated from the French word 'coqueterie', which means flirtation. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the playful or flirtatious behavior of someone who is seeking attention or admiration through subtle gestures or actions. Coquetry is often associated with charm, wit, and a sense of playfulness.
See also: coquette.