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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024coy /kɔɪ/USA pronunciation adj. - shy or reserved;
coquettish:She gave the prince a coy little smile. - shy;
modest. - reluctant to reveal one's plans:We won't be coy; you're the one we want to hire.
coy•ish•ness, n. [uncountable]coy•ly, adv. coy•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024coy (koi),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, v. adj. - artfully or affectedly shy or reserved;
slyly hesitant;
coquettish. - shy;
modest. - showing reluctance, esp. when insincere or affected, to reveal one's plans or opinions, make a commitment, or take a stand:The mayor was coy about his future political aspirations.
- [Archaic.]disdainful;
aloof. - [Obs.]quiet;
reserved.
v.i. - [Archaic.]to act in a coy manner.
v.t. Obs. - to quiet;
soothe. - to pat;
caress.
- Vulgar Latin *quētus, for Latin quiētus quiet
- Anglo-French coi, quoy calm, Old French quei
- Middle English 1300–50
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged retiring, diffident, bashful, demure.
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