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coy
[ koi ]
adjective
- artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.
- 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.
- Archaic. disdainful; aloof.
- Obsolete. quiet; reserved.
verb (used without object)
- Archaic. to act in a coy manner.
verb (used with object)
- to quiet; soothe.
- to pat; caress.
Coy.
1abbreviation for
- company
coy
2/ kɔɪ /
adjective
- (usually of a woman) affectedly demure, esp in a playful or provocative manner
- shy; modest
- evasive, esp in an annoying way
Derived Forms
- ˈcoyish, adjective
- ˈcoyly, adverb
- ˈcoyness, noun
Other Words From
- coy·ish adjective
- coy·ish·ness noun
- coy·ly adverb
- coy·ness noun
- o·ver·coy adjective
- o·ver·coy·ness noun
- un·coy adjective
- un·coy·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of coy1
Example Sentences
It is frankly sad to see a representation of it so coy and removed.
Liberals in the Democratic Party would like to repeal that law, but McAuliffe is coy, saying that he would sign such a bill if it got to his desk but that the General Assembly would never pass it in the first place.
Elon Musk’s goal for SpaceX is to carry 100 people at a time to the moon, Mars, and beyond, although in public presentations he is coy about giving a timeline.
The show plays coy, but season two begins to unspool Aleida’s destiny.
Yet amid the generalities and coy responses they offered after being asked what the trade deadline is like for a coach and a veteran and which holes Washington needs plugged most, Brooks and Beal described the Wizards’ situation rather tidily.
Romney is coy at best about 2016, although his old running mate, Paul Ryan, wants him to run.
And, despite years of protests, the president remains maddeningly coy about the fate of the Keystone XL pipeline.
At his press conference, Obama was coy about future changes in immigration law through executive order.
Did Mia stop to think how her coy tease might be perceived by the widow Sinatra?
At least he isn't pulling a Taylor Swift and trying to be coy about who the song is about.
But Rosa had been too coy to Alfred's evident devotion—almost repellent at seasons.
He was among the fleetest, and after some coy dallying he stood still until the athletic Sioux came beside him.
In the mean time she is coy—awaiting the result of your search.
All which coy suggestions La Mothe Fnlon, astute courtier that he was, knew well how to answer.
It was common for coy damsels and staid matrons to wend their way to Lizzie's cot about twilight, to have their fortunes spaed.
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