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- US Pronunciation
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- [koi]
- /kɔɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [koi]
- /kɔɪ/
Definitions of coys word
- adjective coys artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. 1
- adjective coys shy; modest. 1
- adjective coys 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 coys Archaic. disdainful; aloof. 1
- adjective coys Obsolete. quiet; reserved. 1
- verb without object coys Archaic. to act in a coy manner. 1
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Origin of coys
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Coys
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coys popularity
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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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