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coy
adjective
Modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures
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adjective
Modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures
“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
“A politician coy about his intentions”
adjective
Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
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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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