How Do You Spell COQUETTING?

Pronunciation: [kəkˈɛtɪŋ] (IPA)

Coquetting represents the act of flirting or playing with the affections of others. The IPA phonetic transcription of "coquetting" follows the spelling conventions of English, with the initial /k/ sound followed by the long /o/ sound represented by "o". The "qu" is pronounced as /kw/, and the word ends with the /ɪŋ/ sound, which is represented by "-ing". Despite its somewhat old-fashioned connotations, coquetting remains a relevant term in modern times, describing a playful and flirtatious behavior that appeals to many.

COQUETTING Meaning and Definition

1. Coquetting is a term that refers to engaging in flirtatious or teasing behavior with the intention of attracting romantic or sexual attention. It is typically used to describe the actions of someone, usually a woman, who acts in a coquettish manner in order to charm or manipulate others.

   When someone is coquetting, they often use subtle and playful gestures, such as flirting, smiling, or batting their eyelashes, to entice or provoke interest from others. The primary motive behind coquetting is to capture someone's attention, boost one's ego, or test someone's level of interest or commitment.

   Coquetting can range from harmless playful banter to more calculated and insincere actions, depending on the individual's intentions. Some people may engage in coquetting simply for the thrill or enjoyment of the flirting game, without any real desire for a deeper connection. Others may use coquetting as a means of manipulation or control, using their charm and allure to get what they want from others.

   However, it is important to note that coquetting is not necessarily a negative behavior, as it can also represent the initial stages of courtship or a lighthearted way of expressing interest in someone. Ultimately, the meaning and impact of coquetting vary depending on the context and the intentions of the individual involved.

Common Misspellings for COQUETTING

• covetting
• comutting
• coquettingh
• coqutting
• coqueting
• coquettingg
• croquetting
• coquetings
• Coquetinge
• Coquiteing
• Cocketting
• coquiting

Etymology of COQUETTING

The word "coquetting" is derived from the verb "coquet", which dates back to the early 17th century. The term is believed to have been borrowed from French, where "coquet" means "flirtatious" or "charming". The French word, in turn, has its origins in the Old French word "coqueter", which referred to the actions of a cockerel, a young rooster, as it pranced about and performed courtship displays to attract the attention of hens. Over time, "coquet" evolved to describe a person, typically a woman, who engaged in playful or flirtatious behavior to captivate others. From this, the verb "coquetting" emerged to describe the act of engaging in such behavior.

Similar spelling words for COQUETTING

• cutting,
• coacting,
• gogetting,
• collecting,
• counting,
• courting,
• questing,
• Coveting,
• connecting,
• Acquitting,
• Quitting,
• coequating,
• squatting,
• Correcting.

Conjugate verb Coquetting

CONDITIONAL

I would coquetting

you would coquetting

he/she/it would coquetting

we would coquetting

they would coquetting

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be coquetting

you would be coquetting

he/she/it would be coquetting

we would be coquetting

they would be coquetting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have coquetting

you would have coquetting

he/she/it would have coquetting

we would have coquetting

they would have coquetting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been coquetting

you would have been coquetting

he/she/it would have been coquetting

we would have been coquetting

they would have been coquetting

FUTURE

I will coquette

you will coquette

he/she/it will coquette

we will coquette

they will coquette

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be coquetting

you will be coquetting

he/she/it will be coquetting

we will be coquetting

they will be coquetting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have coquetted

you will have coquetted

he/she/it will have coquetted

we will have coquetted

they will have coquetted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been coquetting

you will have been coquetting

he/she/it will have been coquetting

we will have been coquetting

they will have been coquetting

IMPERATIVE

you coquette

we let´s coquette

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to coquette

PAST

I coquetted

you coquetted

he/she/it coquetted

we coquetted

they coquetted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was coquetting

you were coquetting

he/she/it was coquetting

we were coquetting

they were coquetting

PAST PARTICIPLE

coquetted

PAST PERFECT

I had coquetted

you had coquetted

he/she/it had coquetted

we had coquetted

they had coquetted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been coquetting

you had been coquetting

he/she/it had been coquetting

we had been coquetting

they had been coquetting

PRESENT

I coquette

you coquette

he/she/it coquettes

we coquette

they coquette

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am coquetting

you are coquetting

he/she/it is coquetting

we are coquetting

they are coquetting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

coquetting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have coquetted

you have coquetted

he/she/it has coquetted

we have coquetted

they have coquetted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been coquetting

you have been coquetting

he/she/it has been coquetting

we have been coquetting

they have been coquetting