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coy

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  1. shy                   
 
1. coy \'ko.i\ aj [ME, quiet, shy, fr. MF coi calm, fr. L quietus quiet] 
   1a: BASHFUL, SHY  1b: archly affecting shy or demure reserve  2: showing 
   reluctance to make a definite commitment  - coy.ly av
2. coy vb obs  : CARESS  archaic  : to act coyly