Definition of Coy

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

Exact synonyms: Demure, Overmodest
Similar to: Modest
Derivative terms: Coyness, Demureness, Demureness

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"
Similar to: Indefinite
Derivative terms: Coyness

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"
Similar to: Timid

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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