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- Dictionarycoy/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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Coy means being or pretending to be shy, or keeping something secret. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with examples and synonyms, from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Coy can be an adjective meaning shy, coquettish, or playful, or a verb meaning to caress or act coyly. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of coy from Merriam-Webster.
COY meaning: 1. intentionally keeping something secret: 2. (especially of women) being or pretending to be shy…. Learn more.
Coy definition: artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. . See examples of COY used in a sentence.
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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.
Coy means shy or pretending to be shy, especially about love or sex. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with pictures, pronunciation and collocations.
