coquetry Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
    dalliance; flirting; flirt; flirtation; toying.

WordNet

Co*quet"ry noun
Etymology
F. coquetterie.
Wordforms
plural Coquetries
Definitions
  1. Attempts to attract admoration, notice, or love, for the mere gratification of vanity; trifling in love. "Little affectations of coquetry." Addison.

Webster 1913