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coi — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • coy adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.

Senses

coi is used for these senses in English:

  • coy (archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
  • indirect object (grammar) A grammatical role of a ditransitive verb that manifests a secondary or passive participant in an action, often a recipient or goal.

coy — full definition

  1. adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
  2. adjective Reluctant to give a direct answer, especially about something sensitive.

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