Lexic.us

Definition of Coy

1. Adjective. Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.

2. Adjective. Showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement. "A politician coy about his intentions"

3. Adjective. Modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures. "Like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled"

Definition of Coy

1. a. Quiet; still.

2. v. t. To allure; to entice; to decoy.

3. v. i. To behave with reserve or coyness; to shrink from approach or familiarity.

Definition of Coy

1. shy [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: shy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coy

coxitis coxless coxodynia coxofemoral coxotomy coxotuberculosis coxsackievirus Coxsackie encephalitis Coxsackie virus Coxsackie virus

coxswain coxswained coxswaining coxswains coxy coy (current term) coydog coydogs coyed coyer

coyest coying coyish coyishly coyly coyness coynesses coyol coyol palm coyote

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