coy
coy / koi/ • adj. (coy·er, coy·est) (esp. of a woman) making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring but is often regarded as irritating. ∎ reluctant to give details, esp. about something regarded as sensitive: he is coy about his age. ∎ dated quiet and reserved; shy.DERIVATIVES: coy·ly adv.coy·ness n.
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