coquetry

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Quotations 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 References

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[edit] Etymology

From coquette +‎ -ry

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈkɒkɪtri/, /ˈkəʊkətri/
• (US) IPA: /ˈkoʊkətri/
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[edit] Noun

coquetry (plural coquetries)

1. An affectation of amorous tenderness, especially of a woman directed towards a man.
   • 1882, Louisa M. Alcott, Kitty's Class Day And Other Stories^[1]:

     The little coquetries, which are as natural to a gay young girl as her laughter, were all in full play, and had she gone no further no harm would have been done.

   • 1910, Geraldine Bonner, The Emigrant Trail^[2]:

     The mischievous pleasure of her coquetries was forgotten, and in a rush of glad confidence she felt a woman's pride in him.

   • 1913, Carolyn Wells, Patty's Social Season^[3]:

     "Her pretty little coquetries are like the gambols of a kitten.

[edit] Synonyms

• flirtation

[edit] Quotations

• For more examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.

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[edit] References

• coquetry in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• coquetry in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913