Coy can be categorized as an adjective and a verb.
Adjective |
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| coy - affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way | ||
| coy - showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions" | ||
| coy - modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled" | ||
Verb |
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| coy - To caress, pet; to coax, entice. | ||
| coy - To calm or soothe. | ||
Noun |
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| coy - A trap from which waterfowl may be hunted. |
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| 1. | adj. | A politician coy about his intentions. | |
| 2. | adj. | Like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled. | |
| 3. | adj. | He's coy about his income. | |
| 4. | adj. | She is coy with everyone. | |
| 5. | adj. | Don't play coy with me. | |
| 6. | adj. | Don't be coy. |
| Sentence | |
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| adj. | |
| A politician coy about his intentions. |
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| Like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled. |
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| He's coy about his income. | |
| She is coy with everyone. | |
| Don't play coy with me. | |
| Don't be coy. | |