Coying

What does COYING mean?

Coying is a form of COY.

1. adjective

   affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

2. adjective

   showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement

   “a politician coy about his intentions”

3. adjective

   modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures

   “like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.