What is the meaning of coy?

adjective

  • Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.
  • Showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement.
    • usage: "a politician coy about his intentions"
  • Modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures.
    • usage: "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled"
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