How to pronounce coy

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What coy means

adjective

Acting shy or hiding things in a playful way

In a sentence: When we asked about her birthday surprise, Aunt Rosa just gave a coy smile.

Where it comes from: It comes from an old French word meaning "quiet" or "still," from Latin. It's related to quiet.

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