Coy
Definition
(adj) Shy or pretending to be shy in an annoying way
Examples
“She gave him a coy look, hinting at something she wasn't yet ready to confess.”
“Don't be coy, Ben, just say what you mean.”
“At the bar on 7th Street, Mara got coy when I asked about her ex.”
“By midnight, her coy smile had turned into a grin.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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