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“Coquet” or “Coquette”

coquet / coquette are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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coquet

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

coquette

  • nouna seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men.
Usage

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“coquet”

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“coquette”

  • Coquette (film)
  • …over the sale of the Coquette Oscar.
  • Coquette is a 1929 American Pre-Code…
  • She bought the rights to Coquette, a play that Helen Hayes…
  • …signed a contract covering the Coquette statuette as well.
  • Coquette was released on home video…
  • Coquette, virtual-history.com
  • Coquette is the story of a…
  • Coquette launched Pickford as a competent…
  • The song "Coquette", written by Johnny Green and…

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