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coy
[ koi ]
/ kÉÉȘ /
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adjective, coy·er, coy·est.
verb (used without object)
Archaic. to act in a coy manner.
verb (used with object) Obsolete.
to quiet; soothe.
to pat; caress.
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Origin of coy
First recorded in 1300â50; Middle English, from Anglo-French coi, quoy âcalm,â Old French quei, from unattested Vulgar Latin quÄtus, for Latin quiÄtus quiet
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British Dictionary definitions for coy (1 of 2)
coy
/ (kÉÉȘ) /
adjective
(usually of a woman) affectedly demure, esp in a playful or provocative manner
shy; modest
evasive, esp in an annoying way
Derived forms of coy
coyish, adjectivecoyly, adverbcoyness, nounWord Origin for coy
C14: from Old French coi reserved, from Latin quiÄtus quiet
British Dictionary definitions for coy (2 of 2)
Coy.
/ military /
abbreviation for
company
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