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   Coy

   /koi/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (especially with reference to a woman) making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring: "she treated him to a coy smile of invitation"
   • ▪ reluctant to give details, especially about something regarded as sensitive: "he is coy about his age"
   • ▪ quiet and reserved; shy.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French coi, quei, from Latin quietus (see quiet). The original sense was ‘quiet, still’ (especially in behavior), later ‘modestly retiring’, and hence ‘affecting to be unresponsive to advances’.

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   Definitions of coy. adjective. affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way. synonyms: demure, overmodest. modest. not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance. adjective. showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement.

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   adjective. , coy·er, coy·est. artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. shy; modest. Synonyms: demure, bashful, diffident, retiring. showing reluctance, especially when insincere or affected, to reveal one's plans or opinions, make a commitment, or take a stand: The mayor was coy about his future political aspirations.

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   5 days ago · adjective. 1. artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. 2. shy; modest. 3. showing reluctance, esp. when insincere or affected, to reveal one's plans or opinions, make a commitment, or take a stand. The mayor was coy about his future political aspirations. 4. archaic.

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   Meaning of coy – Learner’s Dictionary. coy. adjective. uk / kɔɪ / us. coy adjective (NO INFORMATION) Add to word list. not wanting to give people information about something: Nigel's very coy about how much he earns. coy adjective (SHY) pretending to be shy: a coy look. coyly. adverb.

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   2 days ago · These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins, or its parent company HarperCollins. We welcome feedback: report an example sentence to the Collins team. Read more….

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   adverb. coyness. noun [uncountable] See coy in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: coy. Definition of coy adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Noun. Filter. adjective. coyest, coyer. Affectedly and often flirtatiously shy or modest. American Heritage. Quiet; silent. Webster's New World. Characterized by or suggesting such shyness or modesty. American Heritage. Shrinking from contact or familiarity with others; bashful; shy. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.