cocktease
cocktease Lexical Profile
cocktease Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person (typically a woman) who flirts or behaves seductively to arouse sexual interest without any intention of engaging in sexual activity (vulgar and derogatory slang).
"The character in the play was dismissed by her peers as a manipulative cocktease."
Something that excites anticipation or desire only to end in disappointment or unfulfillment (vulgar slang).
"The dramatic cliffhanger at the end of the season finale felt like a total cocktease to the audience."
• verb
To arouse someone's sexual desire or interest through flirtation without intending to satisfy it (vulgar slang).
"He complained that she was only trying to cocktease him at the bar."
Word Nuance & Usage
This term is vulgar and derogatory, and should be avoided in formal, professional, or polite contexts.