ALL meanings of coy
coy
C c - adjective coy evasive, esp in an annoying way 4
- adjective coy A coy person is shy, or pretends to be shy, about love and sex. 3
- adjective coy If someone is being coy, they are unwilling to talk about something that they feel guilty or embarrassed about. 3
- adjective coy (usually of a woman) affectedly demure, esp in a playful or provocative manner 3
- adjective coy quiet; silent 3
- adjective coy shrinking from contact or familiarity with others; bashful; shy 3
- adjective coy primly reserved; demure 3
- adjective coy affecting innocence or shyness, esp. in a playful or coquettish manner 3
- adjective coy reticent or evasive, as in making a commitment 3
- adjective coy inaccessible; secluded 3
- adjective coy disdainfully aloof 3
- intransitive verb coy to behave in a coy way 3
- verb transitive coy to pet or caress 3
- adjective coy shy; modest 2
- abbreviation COY company 2
- adjective coy falsely modest 1
- noun coy evasive 1
- noun coy (esp. of a woman) Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring but is often regarded as irritating. 1
- adjective coy artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. 1
- adjective coy shy; modest. 1
- adjective coy 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 coy Archaic. disdainful; aloof. 1
- adjective coy Obsolete. quiet; reserved. 1
- verb without object coy Archaic. to act in a coy manner. 1
- verb with object coy to quiet; soothe. 1
- verb with object coy to pat; caress. 1
- noun coy A trap from which waterfowl may be hunted. 0
- noun coy (military) A company. 0
- verb coy (Transitive Verb) OBS To caress, pet; to coax, entice. 0
- verb coy (Transitive Verb) OBS To calm or soothe. 0
- verb coy To allure; to decoy. 0
- adjective coy (dated) Bashful, shy, retiring. 0
- adjective coy (archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest. 0
- adjective coy Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish. 0
- adjective coy Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way. 0
- adjective coy Soft, gentle, hesitating. 0