coy

/kɔɪ/ adjective
3 letters1 syllable8 points in Scrabble®8 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
ADJECTIVE
1

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

2

Modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures.

“like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled”

3

Showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement.

“a politician coy about his intentions”

WORD FORMS
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Starts & ends withC … Y
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