Meaning of 'coy'

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Meaning of ‘coy’

3 definitions found.

coy

adjective

modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures

Example: "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled"

adjective

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."

adjective

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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