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Added 9 October 2026

coquette

/kɒˈkɛt/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about coquette at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A woman who flirts or plays with people's affections.
Any hummingbird in the genus Lophornis.

verb

Alternative form of coquet.

adjective

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

Origin

Borrowed from French coquette.

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