coy

adjective
UK: /kɔɪ/
US: /kɔɪ/

  1. Intentionally keeping something secret or not giving information easily.

    1. She gave me a coy smile during our talk, keeping her real feelings hidden.
    2. The company was being coy about its future plans, releasing very little detail.

  2. Behaving in a way that is slightly shy and flirtatious.

    1. She acted coy when he complimented her dress tonight.
    2. The actress gave a coy glance over her shoulder at the camera behind.

Synonyms

shy bashful demure flirtatious secretive reticent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coy" in English means: Intentionally keeping something secret or not giving information easily., Behaving in a way that is slightly shy and flirtatious..

The phonetic transcription of "coy" is /kɔɪ/ in British English and /kɔɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coy": shy, bashful, demure, flirtatious, secretive, reticent.

Example usage of "coy": "She gave me a coy smile during our talk, keeping her real feelings hidden.". More examples on the page.