coy
Coy describes pretending or appearing to be shy or modest in an attempt to be playful or flirtatious, or a reluctance to provide information or make a commitment. (adjective)
- An example of coy is a woman who bats her eyelashes and pretends to be helpless and innocent.
- An example of coy is when you are shy about admitting your age.
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