coy
adjectiveHow many syllables in coy?
There is 1 syllable in the word coy.Divide coy into syllables:
coy
How to pronounce coy:
Definition of coy:
- coy (adjective):
- affectedly shy and modest
- marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
- affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.
Synonyms for coy:
arch
aw-shucks
bashful
coquettish
demure
flirtatious
flirty
girlish
kittenish
modest
overmodest
prudish
retiring
self-effacing
shrinking
shy
skittish
timid
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