Posted on 09/21/2005 6:39:56 AM PDT by VRWCmember
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
coquetry \KOH-kuh-tree\ noun
a flirtatious act or attitude
Example sentence:
In a not-so-subtle act of coquetry, Nancy smiled flirtatiously and winked at Scott as she walked past him.
Did you know?
The rooster's cocky attitude has given him a reputation for arrogance and promiscuity. It has also given English several terms for people whose behavior is reminiscent of that strutting barnyard fowl. The noun "coquet" comes from French, where it is a diminutive of "coq," the French word for rooster. Originally, in the 1600s, English speakers used "coquet" to describe men who indulged in trifling flirtations. Today "coquet" can refer to male or female flirts (though "coquette," the French feminine form, is more commonly used for flirtatious women), and "coquetry" can refer to flirtation by men or women.
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.
The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Threads:
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
Review Thread Four: Word For the Day, Friday 7/25/03: Potation
Review Thread Five: Word For the Day, Monday 8/19/03: Stolid
Review Thread Six: Word for the Day, Tuesday 11/09/2004: Peripatetic (Post #125 may be my best anagram post ever)
Here is my example with WFTD.
I'm sure he meant it as a warning, but somehow Harry Reid's "poke in the eye with a sharp stick" comment seems like either a coquetry, or at the very least a dare.
Harry Reid: Priscilla Owen Nomination Would Be "Poke in the Eye With Sharp Stick"
No pushing at the door please!
Happy Humpday Everybody!
Oh, by the way, former Defensive End Chad Hennings dropped by to remind everyone that there are only 
days left until Christmas!
Only days left until Christmas!
Only days left until Christmas!
here
Still here............
If y'all have to evacuate to the north, just keep coming up I35 or I45 until you get to the DFW Area.
Proudly slacking off since 1959.
Top 10?
The storm is projected to head for DFW after it blows through here.... :-|
I come swinging the olive branch of peace.
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
Yes, but this ain't Letterman.
1 - dubya
2 - texasgirl
3 - laura earl
Sorry grimmy, you just missed showing by that much.
you poor thing, i am so worried for you.
Yes, but by then it's just a little old thunderstorm and we need the rain.
If that is your lame attempt at coquetry - it's ain't workin' bub..........
I wonder who the SE Texas atheists are praying to this morning....
Hiya Lone,
Big governor's race going on up your way. Does Doug the Bland have a shot or are you going to get stuck with Daddy Warbucks?
Yikes! Rita is turning out to be one more b!tch!
Big Daddy Government.
They grow on trees?
Don't I wish! I'd plant one in my back yard and look forward to harvest time.
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