Definition of coy

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Coy (v. i.) To behave with reserve or coyness; to shrink from approach or familiarity.

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Ignis Fatuus :: Ignis fatuus () Fig.: A misleading influence; a decoy.
Coyness :: Coyness (n.) The quality of being coy; feigned o/ bashful unwillingness to become familiar; reserve.
Decoy :: Decoy (n.) A fowl, or the likeness of one, used by sportsmen to entice other fowl into a net or within shot..
Danger :: Danger (n.) Coyness; disdainful behavior.
Decoy-duck :: Decoy-duck (n.) A duck used to lure wild ducks into a decoy; hence, a person employed to lure others into danger..
Lure :: Lure (n.) Any enticement; that which invites by the prospect of advantage or pleasure; a decoy.
Prude :: Prude (a.) A woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary prudence in conduct and speech..
Coy :: Coy (v. i.) To make difficulty; to be unwilling.
Decoyed :: Decoyed (imp. & p. p.) of Deco.
Coying :: Coying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Co.
Drill :: Drill (v. t.) To entice; to allure from step; to decoy; -- with on.
Decoy-man :: Decoy-man (n.) A man employed in decoying wild fowl.
Coyed :: Coyed (imp. & p. p.) of Co.
Maidenlike :: Maidenlike (a.) Like a maiden; modest; coy.
Decoyer :: Decoyer (n.) One who decoys another.
Accismus :: Accismus (n.) Affected refusal; coyness.
Octodont :: Octodont (a.) Of or pertaining to the Octodontidae, a family of rodents which includes the coypu, and many other South American species..
Coy :: Coy (a.) Soft; gentle; hesitating.
Bel-accoyle :: Bel-accoyle (n.) A kind or favorable reception or salutation.
Decoy :: Decoy (n.) Anything intended to lead into a snare; a lure that deceives and misleads into danger, or into the power of an enemy; a bait..
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