coquette

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
  2. verb talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

Etymology

Borrowed from French coquette.

In classic literature

Synonyms

flirt, vamp, vamper, minx, tease, prickteaser

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