adjective
- acting in a shy or modest way, often in a playful or flirtatious manner; pretending to be shy or innocent
Usage: often used to describe behavior that is deliberately coy rather than genuinely shy
Examples
- She gave him a coyed smile from across the room.
- His coyed response to the compliment made everyone laugh.
- The actress played the role with a coyed charm that captivated the audience.
- He was being coyed about his accomplishments, downplaying them in front of his peers.
- Her coyed glance suggested she was interested but wanted to play hard to get.