Coquet \Co*quet"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Coquetted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Coquetting}.] To attempt to attract the notice, admiration, or love of; to treat with a show of tenderness or regard, with a view to deceive and disappoint.
You are coquetting a maid of honor. --Swift.
Coquet \Co*quet"\, v. i. To trifle in love; to stimulate affection or interest; to play the coquette; to deal playfully instead of seriously; to play (with); as, we have coquetted with political crime.