/ kɒˈket; NAmE koʊˈket/ noun
( literary , often disapproving ) a woman who behaves in a way that is intended to attract men
SYN flirt
► co·quet·tish / kɒˈketɪʃ; NAmE koʊˈk-/ adjective :
a coquettish smile
► co·quet·tish·ly adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 17th cent.: French , feminine of coquet wanton, diminutive of coq cock.