Lexic.us

Definition of Coy

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

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"

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"

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. Adjective. (dated) Bashful, shy, retiring. ¹

2. Adjective. (archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest. ¹

3. Adjective. Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish. ¹

4. Adjective. Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way. ¹

5. Adjective. Soft, gentle, hesitating ¹

6. Verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To caress, pet; to coax, entice ¹

7. Verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To calm or soothe ¹

8. Noun. A trap from which waterfowl may be hunted. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Coy

1. shy [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: shy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coy

coxless coxless four coxless pair coxless pairs coxodynia coxofemoral coxotomy coxotuberculosis coxsackievirus coxsackieviruses

coxswain coxswained coxswaining coxswains coxy coy (current term) coy dog coydog coydogs coyed

coyer coyest coying coyish coyishly coyly coyn coyness coynesses coyol

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