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coy definition
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Grep of noun coy coydog coyness coyol coyol palm coyote coyote brush coyote bush coyote state coypu decoy real mccoy Overview of adj coy The adj coy has 3 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. coy, demure, overmodest -- (affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way) 2. coy -- (showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions") 3. coy -- (modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled") Antonyms of adj coy 3 senses of coy Sense 1 coy, demure, overmodest INDIRECT (VIA modest) -> immodest Sense 2 coy INDIRECT (VIA indefinite) -> definite Sense 3 coy INDIRECT (VIA timid) -> bold Similarity of adj coy 3 senses of coy Sense 1 coy, demure, overmodest => modest (vs. immodest) Sense 2 coy => indefinite (vs. definite) Sense 3 coy => timid (vs. bold) Attributes of adj coy Familiarity of adj coy coy used as an adjective is uncommon (polysemy count = 3) Grep of adj coy coy Overview of adj coy The adj coy has 3 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. coy, demure, overmodest -- (affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way) 2. coy -- (showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions") 3. coy -- (modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled")
coy definition
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