2 meanings
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1 —as in:
a coy, flirtatious smile
Definition
being or pretending to be shy- She dropped her eyes with a coy smile.
coy = being or pretending to be shy
2 —as in:
coy about her intentions
Definition
being secretive or reluctant to make a definite or committing statement- The politician is coy about how he will vote on the measure.
coy = being secretive or reluctant to make a definite or committing statement
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- "Hassan," Baba said, smiling coyly, "meet your birthday present."Khaled Hosseini -- The Kite Runner
- "My little secret, mustn't peek," she said coyly, but the doctors had come to see Angela.Ellen Raskin -- The Westing Game
- "When can I see you?"
"Certainly not until you finish An Imperial Affliction." I enjoyed being coy.John Green -- The Fault in Our Stars - I'm familiar with the version of the situation you gave Mr. Andrews," he said. His cheeks dimpled with a coy smile.Khaled Hosseini -- The Kite Runner
- "What do you want to do with him?" he said. Then a coy smile. Or to him.Khaled Hosseini -- The Kite Runner
- "Why do you ask?" He was looking at me coyly.Khaled Hosseini -- The Kite Runner
coyly = in a manner of one slow to share details
coyly = being reluctant to share a secret
coy = acting reluctant to make a definite or committing statement
coy = reluctant to say something bluntly
coy = reluctant to say something bluntly
coyly = in a manner that does not immediately share desired information
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