COQUETTISH

coquettish, flirtatious

(adjective) like a coquette

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

coquettish (comparative more coquettish, superlative most coquettish)

Of or relating to a young, flirtatious girl.

Characteristic of a coquet.

Synonyms

• flirtatious

Source: Wiktionary


Co*quet"tish, a.

Definition: Practicing or exhibiting coquetry; alluring; enticing. A pretty, coquettish housemaid. W. Irving.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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