Coquettish: meaning, definitions and examples

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coquettish

 

[ หˆkษ’kษชtษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

flirtatious behavior

Behaving in a flirtatious or teasing manner, typically in order to attract attention or admiration.

Synonyms

charming, flirtatious, teasing

Examples of usage

  • She gave him a coquettish smile across the room.
  • The coquettish young woman twirled her hair as she flirted with the man at the bar.
Context #2 | Adjective

playful behavior

Showing a playful or teasing attitude, often characterized by a desire to be charming or captivating.

Synonyms

charming, playful, teasing

Examples of usage

  • Her coquettish behavior at the party caught everyone's attention.
  • The actress's coquettish mannerisms on stage were captivating.

Translations

Translations of the word "coquettish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coquete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‡เคกเคผเค–เคพเคจเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kokett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ genit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะบะตั‚ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kokieteryjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅชšใณใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coquet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coqueta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cilveli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตํƒœ๋ฅผ ๋ถ€๋ฆฌ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุงุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koketnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koketnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ๅผ„้ฃŽๆƒ…็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koketen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ coquette

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะผะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒ™แƒšแƒฃแƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nazlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coqueta

Word origin

The word 'coquettish' originated in the early 17th century from the French word 'coquet', meaning 'flirtatious'. It was first used to describe someone who behaved in a charming or flirtatious manner, often with the intention of attracting attention. Over time, the term evolved to encompass playful and teasing behavior as well. 'Coquettish' has been a popular word in literature and art, often used to depict characters with flirtatious or captivating personalities.