Coy Definition & Meaning
coy
- adjective
- affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
- showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions"
- modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled"
"Coy" in song lyrics
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"Navigator of envoys where women are coy"
Bless 1 — Angular Slang II -
"I stand by like a little boy and act a little coy"
Josh Martinez f/ Kunga 219 — Big Mouths -
"Chirpitch, kirkitch, finna bounce to San Coy"
Mac Dre — Global
Words that rhyme with coy
Usage tips for "coy"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does coy mean?
- affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions" modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled"
- What part of speech is coy?
- Coy is an adjective.
- How many definitions does coy have?
- Coy has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).