Definition of "coy" []

• Tending to avoid people and social situations; reserved. (adjective)
• Affectedly and usually flirtatiously shy or modest. See Synonyms at shy1. (adjective)
• Annoyingly unwilling to make a commitment. (adjective)

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• "Regardless of where and when, I’d answer, again coy, “No, I write books.”"
• "It could even be described as coy or described more explicitly by invoking that explicit term "cock-teasing.""
• "I didn't want when you made all those coy, which is to say lying, 8 out of 10 LJers prefer it references."