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Word: Coy
Speech Type: Adjective
Middle English: from Old French coi, quei, from Latin quietus (see quiet). The original sense was ‘quiet, still’ (especially in behaviour), later ‘modestly retiring’, and hence ‘affecting to be unresponsive to advances’
kɔɪ
making a pretence of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring (typically used of a woman)
Short Definition:making pretence of shyness or modesty
Examples:- she treated him to a coy smile of invitation
reluctant to give details about something regarded as sensitive
Short Definition:reluctant to give details about something regarded as sensitive
Examples:- he is coy about his age
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