English noun: coquette | |||
1. | coquette (person) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men | ||
Synonyms | flirt, minx, prickteaser, tease, vamp, vamper | ||
Broader (hypernym) | adult female, woman | ||
English verb: coquette | |||
1. | coquette (communication) talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | ||
Samples | The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries. My husband never flirts with other women. | ||
Synonyms | butterfly, chat up, coquet, dally, flirt, mash, philander, romance | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | speak, talk | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | vamp, wanton | ||