shier

1
[ shahy-er ]

adjective
  1. a comparative of shy1.

Words Nearby shier

Other definitions for shier (2 of 2)

shier2

or shy·er

[ shahy-er ]

noun
  1. a horse having a tendency to shy.

Origin of shier

2
First recorded in 1820–30; shy1 + -er1

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How to use shier in a sentence

  • Nagkadula ang mga ungguy sukad napusilan ug usa, The monkeys are becoming shier now that one of them was shot.

British Dictionary definitions for shier (1 of 2)

shier1

/ (ˈʃaɪə) /


adjective
  1. a comparative of shy 1

British Dictionary definitions for shier (2 of 2)

shier2

shyer

/ (ˈʃaɪə) /


noun
  1. a horse that shies habitually

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