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co·quet·ry
\ˈkōkə̇trē, -ri sometimes kōˈket-\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: French coquetterie, from coquette + -erie -ery
1. : the conduct or art of a coquette : effort or action intended to attract admiration, gallantry, or affection without responsive feeling : a trifling in love
2. : a dallying or trifling attention or consideration (as to a cause) without serious espousal
3. : delicate charm of a type distinctive of coquettes
< lack of coquetry — in the sense of a lighthearted desire to please — is a lack of charity, of natural kindness — English Digest > |