Definitions for coquetryˈkoʊ kɪ tri, koʊˈkɛ tri
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
co•quet•ryˈkoʊ kɪ tri, koʊˈkɛ tri(n.)(pl.)-ries.
the behavior of a coquette; flirtation.
a flirtatious act.
Origin of coquetry:
1650–60; < F coquetterie
Princeton's WordNet
flirt, flirting, flirtation, coquetry, dalliance, toying(noun)
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
Wiktionary
coquetry(Noun)
An affectation of amorous tenderness, especially of a woman directed towards a man.
Webster Dictionary
Coquetry(noun)
attempts to attract admiration, notice, or love, for the mere gratification of vanity; trifling in love
The Roycroft Dictionary
coquetry
1. An eye-shade worn by lubricity. 2. The colored glasses of The-Thing-Itself. 3. The death-tumbrel that Passion builds for its dreams.
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