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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"

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

   Scrabble Points: 8

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

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   COY definition: 1. intentionally keeping something secret: 2. (especially of women) being or pretending to be shy…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of COY is marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness. How to use coy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Coy.

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

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   COY meaning: 1. intentionally keeping something secret: 2. (especially of women) being or pretending to be shy…. Learn more.

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   Coy definition: artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. . See examples of COY used in a sentence.

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   Take the adjective coy for a person who pretends to be shy but really isn't, or someone who could give a definite answer but won't. Coy behavior can be playful or just plain annoying.

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

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   1. artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; coquettish. 2. shy; modest. 3. reluctant to reveal one's plans, make a commitment, or take a stand.

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

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   coy (about something) not willing to give information about something, or give answers that tell people too much about you synonym reticent. She was a little coy about how much her contract is worth. The company is coy about revealing its profits.

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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.

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    Definition of coy adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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    COY definition: 1. not wanting to give people information about something: 2. pretending to be shy: . Learn more.