coying

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Definitions of coying word

adjective coying artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. 1
adjective coying shy; modest. 1
adjective coying showing reluctance, especially when insincere or affected, to reveal one's plans or opinions, make a commitment, or take a stand: The mayor was coy about his future political aspirations. 1
adjective coying Archaic. disdainful; aloof. 1
adjective coying Obsolete. quiet; reserved. 1
verb without object coying Archaic. to act in a coy manner. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Anglo-French coi, quoy calm, Old French quei < Vulgar Latin *quētus, for Latin quiētus quiet1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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