Definition of COQUETTE

coquette

Plural: coquettes

Noun

  • a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
  • A woman who flirts or plays with people's affections.
  • Any hummingbird in the genus Lophornis.

Verb

Verb Forms: coquetted, coquetting, coquettes

  • To flirt or behave in a flirtatious manner.
  • talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  • Alternative form of coquet.

Adj

  • Of or relating to a feminine style of clothing involving ribbons, frills, and bows.

Examples

  • She would COQUETTE with her opponent, charming them before dropping a massive score.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French coquette.

Scrabble Score: 19

coquette: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
coquette: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
coquette: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

coquette: valid Words With Friends Word