English dictionary definition of:

coy


Adjective

  • modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures
  • showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement
  • affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

Thesaurus

demure overmodest

Scrabble score for coy


Scrabble score = 8

generated at 05:46:09 on 22-12-19

Spelling dictionary home

Sign up to remove this advert

"This is a fantastic opportunity for our students!  I'm sure Spellzone will be invaluable in helping them to improve their spellings and therefore improve the quality of their writing in all subject areas!"

Teacher, High School, UK