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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

How is 'coy' used?

I learned 'coy' means 'shy', and I know it's ok to say, "She is very shy." Then is it possible to say, "She is very coy." Are the two word the same in its usage?
  

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Anonymous Are the two word the same in its usage? No! 'Coy' is pretending to be shy.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Are the two word the same in its usage?
  • No!
  • 'Coy' is pretending to be shy.
  • It is often used to describe a mode of sexual or romantic attraction
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Anonymous Are the two word the same in its usage?
No! 'Coy' is pretending to be shy. It is often used to describe a mode of sexual or romantic attraction
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