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