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Definition of Coquet
1. Verb. Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions. "Sam wants to coquet with Sue "; "My husband never flirts with other women"
Generic synonyms: Speak, Talk
Specialized synonyms: Wanton, Vamp
Derivative terms: Coquetry, Coquette, Dalliance, Flirt, Flirt, Flirtation, Flirting, Masher, Romance, Romance
Definition of Coquet
1. v. t. To attempt to attract the notice, admiration, or love of; to treat with a show of tenderness or regard, with a view to deceive and disappoint.
2. v. i. To trifle in love; to stimulate affection or interest; to play the coquette; to deal playfully instead of seriously; to play (with); as, we have coquetted with political crime.
Definition of Coquet
1. Noun. A flirtatious female; a coquette. ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) A flirtatious male. ¹
3. Verb. Act as a flirt or coquet. ¹
4. Verb. Waste time; dally. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Coquet
1. to flirt [v -QUETTED, -QUETTING, -QUETS] - See also: flirt
Lexicographical Neighbors of Coquet
Literary usage of Coquet
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Collection of Right Merrie Garlands for North Country Anglers by Joseph Crawhall (1864)
"coquet Side. [This Garland, the joint production of Robert Roxby and ... And also,
in a similar form, entitled " The Angler's Song in praise of the coquet. ..."
2. Poems of Places by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1876)
""Let wealthy rakes for pleasure roam, In foreign lands their fortune fritter;
But love's pure joys be mine at home, Wi' my dear lass on coquet Water. ..."
3. Publications (1822)
"THE MARRIAGE OF THE coquet ANP THE ALWINE. r A.ME had divulg'd throughout the
hills and dales, Fresh tidings of th' approaching nuptials Of ..."
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