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coy

adjective

modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures

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Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
C
Ends with
Y
Contains
O
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures

    “like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled”

adjective

  1. showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement

    “a politician coy about his intentions”

adjective

  1. affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

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Example Sentences

like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled
a politician coy about his intentions

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