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- [koi]
- /kɔɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koi]
- /kɔɪ/
Definitions of uncoy word
- adjective uncoy artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. 1
- adjective uncoy shy; modest. 1
- adjective uncoy 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 uncoy Archaic. disdainful; aloof. 1
- adjective uncoy Obsolete. quiet; reserved. 1
- verb without object uncoy Archaic. to act in a coy manner. 1
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Origin of uncoy
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 Uncoy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uncoy 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.