coy

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coy Definition

• (s) affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
• (s) showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions"
• (s) modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled"

coy Synonyms

• coy
• demure
• overmodest