coy
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Britannica Dictionary definition of COY
[more coy; most coy]
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having a shy or sweetly innocent quality that is often intended to be attractive or to get attention
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a coy flirt
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I didn't like her coy manner.
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a coy glance/smile
2
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not telling or revealing all the information that could be revealed
— often + about
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He gave a coy answer.
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Both companies are being coy about the merger deal.
play coy
US
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to avoid giving a direct or complete answer
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When asked about his next book, he played coy.
— coyly
adverb-
She smiled coyly.
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She coyly refused to say anything more about it.
