Associations to the word «Coy»

COY, adjective. (dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.

COY, adjective. (archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.

COY, adjective. Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.

COY, adjective. Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.

COY, adjective. Soft, gentle, hesitating.

COY, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To caress, pet; to coax, entice.

COY, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To calm or soothe.

COY, verb. To allure; to decoy.

COY, noun. A trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.

COY, noun. (military) A company

COY DOG, noun. A cross between a coyote and a wild or domestic dog.

COY, adjective. Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.

COY, adjective. Showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions".

COY, adjective. Modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled".