coquette UK /kɒˈkɛt/US /koʊˈkɛt/noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •A woman who flirts or plays with people's affections.Though, I confess, Paris has its Charms; but to me they are like those of a Coquette, gay and gavvdy; they serve to amuse vvith, but a Man vvould not chuse to be marry'd to them. — 1721 •Any hummingbird in the genus Lophornis. adjective1 •Of or relating to a feminine style of clothing involving ribbons, frills, and bows.Frills, lace, bows, hearts, and ribbon (in excess!) are all part of the coquette look. […]” — 2023 formscoquettes
