Examples of 'coy' in a sentence

Meaning of "coy"

coy (adjective) - Shy or modest in a playful or flirtatious way. Coy is often used to describe someone who is reluctant to give out information or act in a straightforward manner
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  • Bashful, shy, retiring.
  • Quiet, reserved, modest.
  • Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
  • Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.

How to use "coy" in a sentence

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Playing coy only means one thing.
They are always full of coy little tricks.
Life is coy and must be firmly embraced.
I had noticed you are not exactly coy.
Let us not be coy with each other.
Coy and rupert for the heroes.
Other girls are coy and hard to catch.
Coy as the peremotnulas through the snow.
Stop this coy bride act now.
Coy passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Keep acting coy until we get there.
He tipped his hat at me and looked coy.
Reward coy banton wanted dead or alive.
As usual she was coy and coquettish.
And coy midnight knocks on the door.

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You were not so coy and virginal then.
That coy disclaimer fooled almost no one.
You are being very coy about answering them.
I will do you the courtesy of not being coy.
There is nothing coy about these omissions.
Compared to your mother everyone is a coy amateur.
No wonder you were so coy in telling me about it.
A little fearful and a wee bit coy.
Becomes coy when confronted with truth.
She does not seem so coy in your pictures.
I thought we could go on playing this coy game.
I am not sure if playing coy would be the way to go.
Howard said that she was playing coy.
No point in anyone being coy about this anymore.
So he may be dropped hints or just playing coy.
Stop acting like a coy young maiden.
They want to seem cute and coy.
Let us not be shy or coy about that.
Arabic language news outlets were not so coy.
I can not afford to be coy about this.
Coy plays on any number of levels.
I do not often get to be coy with you.
Liberals are coy about our mistakes.
And you do not have to be so coy about it.
There was a time when a coy silence was appreciated in a woman.
It speaks for itself and it is not coy.
No need to be coy about your music theory lessons.
Once again you are trying to be coy.
Coy also served a couple of years.
Now turn with coy and smiling glance.
A coy face and boob cover.
Men can also play coy in front of you.
Coy has since been released from the promotion.
That was shamelessly coy and indirect of me.
Coy attended an alternative school after his expulsion.

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