coquetry

[ koh-ki-tree, koh-ke-tree ]

noun

, plural co·quet·ries.

1. the behavior or arts of a coquette; flirtation.
2. dalliance; trifling.

coquetry

/ ˈkəʊkɪtrɪ; ˈkɒk- /

noun

1. flirtation

Word History and Origins

Origin of coquetry¹

From the French word coquetterie, dating back to 1650–60. See coquette, -ery

Example Sentences

Attracted to Mandy’s curly hair, he sat beside her and, in an attempt at coquetry, opened an H.P.

From Los Angeles Times

Attracted to Mandy’s curly hair, he sat beside her and, in an attempt at coquetry, opened an H.P.

From Los Angeles Times

The cause sent “charming young women” to lobby men with their coquetry.

From Los Angeles Times

If the global phenomenon that is “Succession” has brought Smith-Cameron an alien level of fame she’s still processing, the Gerri-Roman coquetry has catapulted her into cougar/MILF territory.

From Los Angeles Times

After the second quote, he said: “Women can never forgive me; they hate me, they feel that I am disarming them. I show them without their coquetry, in the state of animals cleaning themselves.”

From Washington Post