Coquette

Pronunciation: /kəˈket/

Definitions of coquette

noun a woman who flirts or behaves in a teasing manner to attract attention

Example Sentences

A1 She is a coquette who enjoys flirting with everyone.

A2 The coquette at the party was the center of attention.

B1 The coquette's playful behavior can sometimes be misleading.

B2 Despite her coquette ways, she is actually quite shy around new people.

C1 Her reputation as a coquette precedes her wherever she goes.

C2 The coquette's charm and wit make her irresistible to many.

verb to flirt or behave in a teasing manner to attract attention

Example Sentences

A1 She coquettes with her hair when she's nervous.

A2 He coquetted with the idea of asking her out on a date.

B1 The actress coquettes with the camera during her interviews.

B2 The politician coquetted with the public's opinion to gain more support.

C1 The socialite coquettes with different suitors to maintain her status.

C2 The CEO coquettes with potential investors to secure funding for the company.

Examples of coquette in a Sentence

formal The actress played the role of a coquette in the period drama.

informal She's always been a bit of a coquette, flirting with everyone she meets.

slang That coquette at the party was really working the room.

figurative Her coquettish behavior masked her true intentions.

Grammatical Forms of coquette

• past tense: coquetted
• plural: coquettes
• comparative: more coquettish
• superlative: most coquettish
• present tense: coquettes
• future tense: will coquette
• perfect tense: has coquetted
• continuous tense: is coquetting
• singular: coquette
• positive degree: coquettish
• infinitive: to coquette
• gerund: coquetting
• participle: coquetting

Origin and Evolution of coquette

First Known Use: 1615 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'coquette' originated from the French word 'coquet', which means a flirtatious woman or a man who is overly concerned with his appearance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'coquette' has evolved to refer to a woman who flirts or behaves in a teasing manner to attract attention, often without serious intentions of a romantic relationship. The word has retained its original French connotations of flirtation and playfulness.