coy — pretending to be shy or modest in a flirtatious way; reluctant to give details
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: pretending to be shy or modest in a flirtatious way; reluctant to give details
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔɪ/
Korean meaning: 수줍은 척하는, 교태를 부리는; 말을 아끼는
Korean pronunciation: **코**이
Example Sentences
- The celebrity was coy about revealing her new boyfriend's identity.
- Don't be coy with me - I know you ate the last slice of pizza!
- She played coy when asked about her crush, twirling her hair nervously.
coy
ADJECTIVE//kɔɪ//
pretending to be shy or modest in a flirtatious way; reluctant to give details
A woman acts coy during her coffee date conversation
Coy boy acts shy but flirts sly!
She acts coy near the boy, hiding behind her toy!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'coi' meaning quiet or calm, derived from Latin 'quietus' meaning at rest or still. The word evolved to describe a shy or demure manner, particularly in a flirtatious context.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The celebrity was coy about revealing her new boyfriend's identity.”
“Don't be coy with me - I know you ate the last slice of pizza!”
“She played coy when asked about her crush, twirling her hair nervously.”
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