coy
/kɔɪ/
verb
- 1
To caress, pet; to coax, entice.
- 2
To calm or soothe.
- 3
To allure; to decoy.
adjective
- 1
Bashful, shy, retiring.
- 2
Quiet, reserved, modest.
- 3
Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
- 4
Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
- 5
Soft, gentle, hesitating.
noun
- 1
A trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.
noun
- 1
A company
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