1adjective
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
01 Word definition
coy
3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants
Is COY a word?
Yes. COY is a 3-letter adjective. affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-O-YHow do you spell COY?
COY contains 3 letters, begins with C, and ends with Y.
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2adjective
showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement
“a politician coy about his intentions”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗demureovermodest
02 Letter breakdown
How is COY spelled?
C1O2Y3
03 Word-game status
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About COY.
How do you spell COY?
COY is spelled C-O-Y. It contains 3 letters.