Definition of Coy

in a shy yet flirtatious manner

Examples of Coy in a sentence

From behind her fan, the young woman gave her suitor a coy smile.  🔊

The nerd wore a coy grin on his face when he approached the cheerleader.  🔊

Because Mia wanted Greg to think she was an innocent young woman, she acted coy around him.  🔊

Ginger batted her eyes in a coy manner as she tried to get the attention of the man sitting across the bar.  🔊

Although Amy wanted to go out with Rick, she acted coy and pretended to think about his invitation so he would not lose interest in her.  🔊

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