noun
- plural of coy; instances or displays of shyness, modesty, or reluctance to engage openly
Usage: informal; typically used in the phrase 'playing coys' or as a countable reference to coy behavior
Examples
- She dropped her coys and finally admitted she liked him.
- He was tired of her coys and wanted a straightforward answer.
- The child's coys melted away once she felt comfortable with the group.
- Don't play coys with me—just tell me what you think.
- His initial coys gave way to enthusiasm once the project began.