coy

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkɔɪ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/kɔɪ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(koi)

Inflections of 'coy' (adj):
coyer
adj comparative
coyest
adj superlative

Collocations for "coy"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "coy" in context.

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coy

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. is being coy about
  2. is [being, playing] coy with me
  3. is (being) coy about her [plans, intentions, ambitions]
  4. coy about [where, when, how, why]
  5. you're so coy!
  6. don't be so coy!
  7. coy and [flirty, seductive, clever]
  8. a coy [woman, smile, response, answer]

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