Meaning & use
Coquetry
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Flirtatious behavior or teasing designed to attract romantic attention, often without serious intent.
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Her playful coquetry at the party charmed several of the other guests.
The novel's heroine uses coquetry to keep her many suitors guessing.
A note on using this word
The word comes from French "coquette," originally meaning a flirtatious woman, itself related to "coq" (rooster), evoking strutting display.
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flirtationflirtatiousness
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