coquetry

noun
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  1. flirtatious behavior or a flirtatious manner

Her constant coquetry made it difficult for him to take their relationship seriously.

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  • 8 months ago
    Other words often associated with coquetry: flirtation, coyness, teasing, dalliance, seduction, flirt, and allurement
  • 2 years ago
    Some history about coquetry:

    The term coquetry comes from the French word coqueterie, which originates from the Old French word coquetier, meaning ‘a man who flirts with women‘. The word coquetier is derived from the verb coq, which means ‘rooster‘ in French. In the context of coquetry, this association with the rooster relates to the animal's proud and playful behavior when courting a mate.