Meaning Of The Word Coy

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company in British English
noun: a number of people gathered together; assembly

coy
adjective: A coy person is shy, or pretends to be shy, about love and sex.

coy in American English
quiet; silent
to behave in a coy way
to pet or caress
adjective: artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish
intransitive verb: to act in a coy manner
transitive verb: to quiet; soothe

coy in British English
adjective: (usually of a woman) affectedly demure, esp in a playful or provocative manner

Coy. in British English
abbreviation for: company

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