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.

SCRABBLE 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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