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

coy
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Synonyms:
bashful, shy Collocations, demure, coquettish, flirtatious, humble Collocations, shrinking Collocations, timid, decorous, diffident, playful Collocations, retiring, self-effacing, modest Collocations, unassertive


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