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coy
[koi]
adjective
artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.
- Synonyms: , , ,
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.
Archaic.disdainful; aloof.
Obsolete.quiet; reserved.
verb (used without object)
Archaic.to act in a coy manner.
verb (used with object)
to quiet; soothe.
to pat; caress.
coy
1/ ɔɪ /
adjective
(usually of a woman) affectedly demure, esp in a playful or provocative manner
shy; modest
evasive, esp in an annoying way
Coy.
2abbreviation
company
Other 51Թ Forms
- coyish adjective
- coyishness noun
- coyly adverb
- coyness noun
- overcoy adjective
- overcoyness noun
- uncoy adjective
- uncoyness noun
- ˈDz⾱ adjective
- ˈDz adverb
- ˈDzԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of coy1
Example Sentences
Many candidates spend years running for the White House, and much longer if you count the coy “maybe” period.
Hernandez herself is just as coy, slipping in enough truth to snare the viewer and keep them mesmerized against a chilly, bare synth score.
And while some may be coy about who is behind this supposed oppression of men, realistically, there can only be one answer: women.
If the brothers are coy and circumspect about their personal lives, their working relationship is slightly less obtuse.
Republicans have played coy with their plans to gut the program, with many telling constituents that they don’t plan to cut benefits for anyone who legitimately qualifies.
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