Sekirov Dictionary

coy

/kɔɪ/

adjective5

  1. (old-fashioned) Bashful, shy, retiring.
  2. Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
  3. Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
  4. Soft, gentle, hesitating.
  5. (no longer used) Quiet, reserved, modest.

verb3

  1. (no longer used) To caress, pet; to coax, entice.
  2. (no longer used) To allure; to decoy.
  3. (no longer used) To calm or soothe.

noun2

  1. A trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.
  2. A company
forms

coyed · coying · coys · coyer · coyest

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