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coy
[koi]
adjective
artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.
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/ kɔɪ /
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 Word Forms
- coyish adjective
- coyishness noun
- coyly adverb
- coyness noun
- overcoy adjective
- overcoyness noun
- uncoy adjective
- uncoyness noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of coy1
Example Sentences
Taylor got a little coy before answering, “I feel good and it feels good to feel good.”
Sometimes politicians of all parties flirt with the possibility of one day becoming leader in suggestive, coy, almost deniable ways.
She has been tipped to be Reform's candidate for the London mayoral election in 2028, although she's coy about that prospect and stresses the party hasn't even started the selection process yet.
Wilson is coy, but hints she is already 30,000 words into another sequel.
When Rugby Canada launched a fundraising drive to support their women's team's campaign in March, they were not coy about their ambitions.
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