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English noun: coquette

1. coquette (person) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men


Synonymsflirt, minx, prickteaser, tease, vamp, vamper


Broader (hypernym)adult female, woman


English verb: coquette

1. coquette (communication) talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions


SamplesThe guys always try to chat up the new secretaries.
My husband never flirts with other women.


Synonymsbutterfly, chat up, coquet, dally, flirt, mash, philander, romance


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)speak, talk


Narrower (hyponym)vamp, wanton









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