as in coyness
the attitude or behavior of one who insincerely courts the amorous attentions of others
an Elizabethan comedy in which coquettishness and flirtatious banter are vehicles for humor and plot development
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The quick coquetry, captured by webcams pointed at the nest, made for lighthearted jokes and speculative gossip on social media, as fans of the birds reveled in the mystery of the latest developments and poked fun at Annie’s apparent promiscuity, comparing the turn of events to a TV drama.—
Andres Picon,
San Francisco Chronicle,
1 Apr. 2022 -
The three-inch heels that the women wear when performing the dance are visible at the bottom of the skirt—a demure bit of coquetry.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
8 Aug. 2022
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“Coquettishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coquettishness. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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