Coquettish: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Coquettish adjective. Playfully flirtatious, often without serious intent.
How to say it
ko-KET-ish/kɒˈkɛtɪʃ/ · American /koʊˈkɛtɪʃ/
3 syllables, stressed on the second (KET).
Coquettish in a sentence
She gave a coquettish glance over her fan, then turned away laughing.
The cat’s coquettish rolling on the rug was entirely about dinner.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- flirtatious
- teasing
- kittenish
- playful
Opposite:
- demure
Where coquettish comes from
From French coquette, the feminine of coquet, a little cockerel: a strutting flirt.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The cat’s _____ rolling on the rug was entirely about dinner.
- coquettish
- companionable
- unrequited
Show the answer
coquettish: The cat’s coquettish rolling on the rug was entirely about dinner.