Associations to the word «Coy»

Wiktionary

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.

Dictionary definition

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".

Wise words

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Martin Luther King Jr.