coy
Betekenis (English)
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- Bashful, shy, retiring.
- Quiet, reserved, modest.
- Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
- Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
- Soft, gentle, hesitating.
Concepten
Synonyms
be abashed
be modest
glance sideways
not demonstrative
be embarrassed
Frequentie
Uitgesproken als (IPA)
/kɔɪ/
Etymologie (English)
In summary
From Middle English coy, from Old French coi, earlier quei (“quiet, still”), from Latin qu(i)ētus (“resting, at rest”). Doublet of quiet.
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