adjective
- pretending to be shy or modest in order to attract attention or interest
- reluctant to give details or information; evasive
- genuinely shy or modest
Examples
- She gave him a coy smile from across the room.
- The actress was coy about her upcoming projects during the interview.
- He remained coy when asked about his relationship status.
- The child was coy around strangers but talkative with family.
- She played coy, pretending not to know what he was talking about.
- The politician was coy about his plans to run for office.
- Her coy behavior made it hard to tell if she was really interested.