coquettish

[ koh-ket-ish ]

adjective

1. (of a woman) characteristically flirtatious, especially in a teasing, lighthearted manner.

Other Words From

• co·quettish·ly adverb
• co·quettish·ness noun
• unco·quettish adjective
• unco·quettish·ly adverb
• unco·quettish·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of coquettish¹

First recorded in 1685–95; coquett(e) ( def ) + -ish ¹( def )