What does coquet mean?
Coquet means A flirtatious female; a coquette..
Coquet
/ˈkɒk.ɛt/ · noun
Meaning
A flirtatious female; a coquette..
Definitions by Sense
- A flirtatious female; a coquette.
- (obsolete) A flirtatious male.
- To act as a flirt or coquet.
- To waste time; to dally.
- To attempt to attract the notice, admiration, or love of; to treat with a show of tenderness or regard, with a view to deceive and disappoint; to lead on.
Example Sentences
November 26, 1725, Jonathan Swift, letter to Alexander Pope You [are] coquetting a maid of honour.
Synonyms for coquet
Antonyms for coquet
Related Words
Word Forms
- coquets
- coquetting
- coquetted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for coquet?
Common synonyms include flirt, coquette, dally, mash.
What is the opposite of coquet?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use coquet in a sentence?
November 26, 1725, Jonathan Swift, letter to Alexander Pope You [are] coquetting a maid of honour.
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