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    coy
    /kɔɪ/

    adjective

    • 1. making a pretence of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring (typically used of a woman): "she treated him to a coy smile of invitation"
    • 2. reluctant to give details about something regarded as sensitive: "he is coy about his age"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Coy means intentionally keeping something secret or being or pretending to be shy, especially of women. Learn how to use coy in a sentence, see related words and phrases, and explore translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › coyCoy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Coy can mean marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness, or showing reluctance to make a definite commitment. See synonyms, examples, word history, and phrases containing coy.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    Coy means being or pretending to be shy, or keeping something secret. Learn how to use coy in different contexts, such as in a look, a smile, or a conversation, with synonyms and translations.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › coyCOY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Coy means artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. It can also mean shy, modest, or evasive. See the origin, usage, and synonyms of coy, and examples of coy in sentences.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Coy means shy, reserved, or evasive about love, sex, or something else. It can also mean quiet, silent, or aloof. See synonyms, examples, and word origin of coy.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › coyCoy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement. “a politician coy about his intentions” synonyms: indefinite. vague or not clearly defined or stated. adjective. modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcoy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Coy means shy or pretending to be shy, especially about love or sex. It can also mean not willing to give information about something. Learn how to use coy in sentences and find synonyms and related words.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishcoy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Coy means shy or pretending to be shy, especially about love or sex, or not willing to give information about something. Learn how to use coy in sentences, synonyms, and pronunciation with Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    Coy means not wanting to give people information about something or pretending to be shy. Learn how to use this adjective with examples and translations in different languages.

  11. www.thefreedictionary.com › coyCoy - definition of coy by The Free Dictionary

    Coy means affectedly shy or modest, or unwilling to make a commitment or divulge information. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of coy in different languages and dictionaries.