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coquette

co·quette

UK/kɒˈkɛt/ US/koʊˈkɛt/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

verb

1.

talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

  • “The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries”
  • “My husband never flirts with other women”
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Origin

Borrowed from French coquette.

Phrases

  • spangled coquette

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