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coy

Coy vs Funny - What's the difference?

coy | funny |


As adjectives the difference between coy and funny

is that coy is bashful, shy, retiring while funny is amusing; humorous; comical.

As nouns the difference between coy and funny

is that coy is a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted while funny is a joke.

As a verb coy

is to caress, pet; to coax, entice.

Coy vs Virtuous - What's the difference?

coy | virtuous | Related terms |

Coy is a related term of virtuous.


As adjectives the difference between coy and virtuous

is that coy is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring while virtuous is full of virtue, having excellent moral character.

As a verb coy

is (obsolete) to caress, pet; to coax, entice.

As a noun coy

is a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.

Averse vs Coy - What's the difference?

averse | coy | Related terms |

Averse is a related term of coy.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between averse and coy

is that averse is (obsolete) lying on the opposite side (to'' or ''from ) while coy is (obsolete) to calm or soothe.

As adjectives the difference between averse and coy

is that averse is having a repugnance or opposition of mind while coy is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring.

As verbs the difference between averse and coy

is that averse is to turn away while coy is (obsolete) to caress, pet; to coax, entice.

As a noun coy is

a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.

Coy vs Proper - What's the difference?

coy | proper | Related terms |

Coy is a related term of proper.


As adjectives the difference between coy and proper

is that coy is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring while proper is (lb) suitable .

As a verb coy

is (obsolete) to caress, pet; to coax, entice.

As a noun coy

is a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.

As an adverb proper is

(scotland) properly; thoroughly; completely.

Selfconscious vs Coy - What's the difference?

selfconscious | coy | Related terms |

Selfconscious is a related term of coy.


As adjectives the difference between selfconscious and coy

is that selfconscious is while coy is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring.

As a verb coy is

(obsolete) to caress, pet; to coax, entice.

As a noun coy is

a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.

Coy vs Timorous - What's the difference?

coy | timorous | Related terms |

Coy is a related term of timorous.


As adjectives the difference between coy and timorous

is that coy is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring while timorous is fearful, afraid, timid.

As a verb coy

is (obsolete) to caress, pet; to coax, entice.

As a noun coy

is a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.

Coy vs Shya - What's the difference?

coy | shya |

Shya is likely misspelled.


Shya has no English definition.

As an adjective coy

is bashful, shy, retiring.

As a verb coy

is to caress, pet; to coax, entice.

As a noun coy

is a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.

Coy vs Shrinking - What's the difference?

coy | shrinking | Related terms |

Coy is a related term of shrinking.


As verbs the difference between coy and shrinking

is that coy is (obsolete) to caress, pet; to coax, entice while shrinking is .

As nouns the difference between coy and shrinking

is that coy is a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted while shrinking is the act of one who, or that which, shrinks; act of becoming smaller or moving timidly away.

As an adjective coy

is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring.

Constrained vs Coy - What's the difference?

constrained | coy | Related terms |

Constrained is a related term of coy.


As verbs the difference between constrained and coy

is that constrained is (constrain) while coy is (obsolete) to caress, pet; to coax, entice.

As adjectives the difference between constrained and coy

is that constrained is within close bounds; confined while coy is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring.

As a noun coy is

a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.

Coy vs Circumspect - What's the difference?

coy | circumspect | Related terms |

Coy is a related term of circumspect.


As adjectives the difference between coy and circumspect

is that coy is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring while circumspect is carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

As a verb coy

is (obsolete) to caress, pet; to coax, entice.

As a noun coy

is a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.

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