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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCoquette
/koʊˈkɛt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A woman who flirts or trifles with men's affections; a woman who makes a practice of trying to attract admiration.
"She played the coquette, charming every guest at the party with her playful glances."
- 1
Characterized by flirtatiousness or characteristic of a coquette.
"Her coquette style featured delicate ribbons, pastel colors, and vintage lace."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word coquette, the feminine form of coquet, which originally meant 'proud' or 'cock-like' from coq (rooster). By the 17th century, the term entered the English language to describe a woman who flirts lightheartedly to gain a man's attention without sincere affection.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Coquette" is said worldwide
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coquette
Transliteration: ko-kɛt
"Elle a toujours été une vraie coquette."
Kokette
Transliteration: koˈkɛtə
"Die junge Frau verhielt sich wie eine Kokette."
civetta
Transliteration: tʃiˈvɛtta
"Quella ragazza fa sempre la civetta."
coqueta
Transliteration: koˈketa
"Siempre ha sido una mujer muy coqueta."
coquete
Transliteration: kuˈkɛtʃi
"Ela usava um vestido coquete e elegante."
नखरेबाज़
Transliteration: nakhrebaz
"वह बहुत नखरेबाज़ और flirtatious स्वभाव की है।"
风流女子
Transliteration: fēngliú nǚzǐ
"她像一个迷人的调情高手。"
요염한 여자
Transliteration: yoyeomhan yeoja
"그녀는 매력적인 코케트처럼 행동했다."
Aisouwarai
Transliteration: koketto
Script: コケット
"彼女は魅力的なコケットとして知られていました。"
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