Coquette

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊˈkuˈɛtˈti/

Coquette (noun)

  1. a woman who likes to attract attention by being playful or teasing
  2. behavior that is playful and intended to attract admiration or attention

Examples

  • The coquette charmed everyone at the party with her playful smile.
  • He found the coquette's attention both flattering and confusing.

Common collocations: charming coquette, playful coquette, act like a coquette, subtle coquette, engage in coquette

Synonyms of Coquette

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Coquette

  • describing someone who avoids flirtation