Definition of "coy"
adjective:
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Bashful, shy, retiring.
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Quiet, reserved, modest.
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Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
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Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
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Soft, gentle, hesitating.
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verb:
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(obsolete) To caress, pet; to coax, entice.
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(obsolete) To calm or soothe.
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noun:
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A trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.
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