ˈkōkə̇trē, -ri sometimes kōˈket- noun
( -es )
Etymology: French coquetterie, from coquette + -erie -ery
1. : the conduct or art of a coquette : effort or action intended to attract admiration, gallantry, or affection without responsive feeling : a trifling in love
2. : a dallying or trifling attention or consideration (as to a cause) without serious espousal
3. : delicate charm of a type distinctive of coquettes
lack of coquetry — in the sense of a lighthearted desire to please — is a lack of charity, of natural kindness — English Digest