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coy(
koy
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (reticent)
a. evasivo
The investor was coy about the specifics of his latests success.El inversor se mostró evasivo sobre los detalles de su último éxito.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Elizabeth fanned herself and flashed Mr. Godfrey a coy glance.Elizabeth se abanicó y le lanzó una mirada tímida y coqueta al Sr. Godfrey.
The policeman wasn't seduced in the least by the coy attitude of the shoplifter.El policía no se dejó seducir para nada por la actitud falsamente timorata de la ladrona.
3. (old-fashioned) (shy)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. tímido
The child was coy and averted her eyes when I asked her what her age was.La niña era tímida y apartó la vista cuando le pregunté cuántos años tenía.
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