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coquetry

 
Dictionary: co·quet·ry   (kō'kĭ-trē, kō-kĕt'rē) pronunciation
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n., pl., -ries.
Dalliance; flirtation.

[French coquetterie, from coquette, coquette. See coquette.]


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    The practice of flirting: dalliance, flirtation. See sex/asexual.

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IN BRIEF: Insincerity, often in a flirtatious way.

pronunciation Coquetry sometimes leads to not being taken seriously.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
  Synonyms: flirt, flirting, flirtation, dalliance, toying

 
 
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