coquet

verb
UK: /ˈkɒk.eɪ/
US: /koʊˈket/

  1. To behave in a way that attracts sexual attention; flirt.

    1. She likes to coquet with all the boys.
    2. He enjoys to coquet with new colleagues, but it's mostly harmless fun.

Synonyms

flirt tease
coquet noun

  1. A woman who flirts.

    1. She is such a coquet.
    2. Don't be a coquet if you don't want to attract unwanted attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "coquet" is /ˈkɒk.eɪ/ in British English and /koʊˈket/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coquet": flirt, tease.

Example usage of "coquet": "She likes to coquet with all the boys.". More examples on the page.