Coquetry

Pronunciation: /kɑˈkɛtri/

Definitions of coquetry

noun a flirtatious act or attitude

Example Sentences

A1 She giggled and twirled her hair, using coquetry to get his attention.

A2 The actress's coquetry on stage captivated the audience.

B1 Her coquetry was subtle yet effective in winning over her date.

B2 The politician's coquetry with the media was seen as manipulative by some.

C1 The art of coquetry requires finesse and charm to be successful.

C2 Her coquetry was legendary in the social circles of high society.

Examples of coquetry in a Sentence

formal Her coquetry was evident in the way she subtly flirted with everyone at the party.

informal She's always using coquetry to get what she wants from guys.

slang I can't stand her fake coquetry, she's just trying to manipulate people.

figurative The politician's coquetry with the media was seen as a strategic move to gain more support.

Grammatical Forms of coquetry

• past tense: coquetried
• plural: coquetries
• comparative: more coquetry
• superlative: most coquetry
• present tense: coquetries
• future tense: will coquetry
• perfect tense: have coquetried
• continuous tense: is coquetrying
• singular: coquetry
• positive degree: coquetry
• infinitive: to coquetry
• gerund: coquetrying
• participle: coquetrying

Origin and Evolution of coquetry

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'coquetry' originated from the French word 'coqueterie' which comes from the verb 'coqueter' meaning to flirt or engage in amorous behavior.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe flirtatious behavior, the word 'coquetry' has evolved to encompass a wider range of playful or teasing actions, often with a romantic or flirtatious undertone.