coquin

[koh-kan]

coquin Definition

  • 1a mischievous or rascally person, especially a man
  • 2a rogue or scoundrel

Using coquin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coquin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He's a coquin who always plays pranks on his friends.

  • Example

    The novel's protagonist is a charming coquin who lives by his wits.

  • Example

    She fell for the coquin's smooth talk and ended up losing all her money.

coquin Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with coquin

  • a term of endearment for a mischievous child

    Example

    Look at you, petit coquin, sneaking around like that!

  • a term of reproach for someone who is particularly cunning or deceitful

    Example

    You're a grand coquin, trying to cheat me out of my money like that!

  • an expression of surprise or frustration, similar to 'damn it!' or 'oh no!'

    Example

    Coquin de sort! I forgot my keys again.

Origins of coquin

from French 'coquin', meaning 'rogue'

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Summary: coquin in Brief

'Coquin' [koh-kan] refers to a mischievous or rascally person, usually a man, and can also denote a rogue or scoundrel. It is often used as a term of endearment for a mischievous child, as in 'Look at you, petit coquin, sneaking around like that!' The phrase 'coquin de sort' is an expression of surprise or frustration, similar to 'damn it!' or 'oh no!'