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EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary'3'>Synonyms: Adjective
coquettish demure kittenishEnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryExamples
Adjective
- //I didn't like her coy manner.
- //He gave a coy answer.
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1bVerb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense History and Etymology
Adjective and Verb
Middle English, quiet, shy, from Anglo-French quoi, quei, koi quiet, from Latin quietuscoy
adjective
Synonyms
- affecting shyness or modesty in order to attract masculine interest //not wanting him to know that she was interested in him, she acted very coy at the danceSynonyms
- not comfortable around people //a coy toddler who hides whenever anyone comes to the houseSynonymsRelated WordsExamplesAdjective
- //I didn't like her coy manner.
- //He gave a coy answer.
First Known UseAdjective14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1bVerb14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive senseHistory and EtymologyAdjective and VerbMiddle English, quiet, shy, from Anglo-French quoi, quei, koi quiet, from Latin quietus
coy
adjective
Synonyms
- affecting shyness or modesty in order to attract masculine interest //not wanting him to know that she was interested in him, she acted very coy at the danceSynonyms
- not comfortable around people //a coy toddler who hides whenever anyone comes to the houseSynonymsRelated WordsExamplesAdjective
- //I didn't like her coy manner.
- //He gave a coy answer.
First Known UseAdjective14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1bVerb14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive senseHistory and EtymologyAdjective and VerbMiddle English, quiet, shy, from Anglo-French quoi, quei, koi quiet, from Latin quietus
coy
adjective
Synonyms
- affecting shyness or modesty in order to attract masculine interest //not wanting him to know that she was interested in him, she acted very coy at the danceSynonyms
- not comfortable around people //a coy toddler who hides whenever anyone comes to the houseSynonymsRelated WordsExamplesAdjective
- //I didn't like her coy manner.
- //He gave a coy answer.
First Known UseAdjective14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1bVerb14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive senseHistory and EtymologyAdjective and VerbMiddle English, quiet, shy, from Anglo-French quoi, quei, koi quiet, from Latin quietus
coy
adjective
Synonyms
- affecting shyness or modesty in order to attract masculine interest //not wanting him to know that she was interested in him, she acted very coy at the danceSynonyms
- not comfortable around people //a coy toddler who hides whenever anyone comes to the houseSynonymsRelated Words