coy
ADJECTIVE
/kɔɪ/
3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH C
coy is a valid 3-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3O1Y4
3 + 1 + 4 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING
What does coy mean?
ADJECTIVE · 3 SENSES
1
Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.
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2
Modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures.
“like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled”
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3
Showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement.
“a politician coy about his intentions”
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