coy
- IPA[koi]
美式
- (especially with reference to a woman) making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring;reluctant to give details, especially about something regarded as sensitive
- 釋義
形容詞
- 1. (especially with reference to a woman) making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring she treated him to a coy smile of invitation
- ▪ reluctant to give details, especially about something regarded as sensitive he is coy about his age
- ▪ quiet and reserved; shy.