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Meaning of ‘coy’
3 definitions found.
modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures
Example: "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled"
showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement
Example: "The politician was coy about any intentions to run in the next election."
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
Synonyms: demure overmodest
Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University
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