coquette

noun

Meaning

A woman who endeavors to attract the attention of men, typically by a flirtatious manner.

Examples

She was known as a coquette in her youth, always surrounded by admirers.
His grandmother warned him about falling for a coquette, saying they were charming but unreliable.

Synonyms: flirt, seductress, flirtatious woman, womanizer

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coquette

noun

Pronunciation: kɔːˈkɛt

Definition

A woman who endeavors to attract the attention of men, typically by a flirtatious manner.

Examples

She was known as a coquette in her youth, always surrounded by admirers.
His grandmother warned him about falling for a coquette, saying they were charming but unreliable.

How to Use coquette

a coquette (collocation): Used to describe a person who is a coquette. — "He warned his son about dating a coquette."
play the coquette (idiom): To behave in a flirtatious manner, aiming to attract attention. — "She loved to play the coquette at parties."

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