coy
/kɔɪ/ · verb
Meaning
- To caress, pet; to coax, entice.
- To calm or soothe.
- To allure; to decoy.
- Bashful, shy, retiring.
- Quiet, reserved, modest.
- Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
- Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
- Soft, gentle, hesitating.
- A trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.
- A company
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