coy

As an adjective 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.

Discreet is a related term of coy.

As adjectives the difference between discreet and coy

is that discreet is respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic 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 is a related term of prim.

As nouns the difference between coy and prim

is that coy is a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted while prim is prime (the first note or tone of a musical scale).

As an adjective coy

is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring.

As a verb coy

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

Coy is a related term of straitlaced.

As adjectives the difference between coy and straitlaced

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

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 adjectives the difference between coy and sneaky

is that coy is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring while sneaky is difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries.

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.

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

is that coy is (obsolete) to calm or soothe while dishonest is (obsolete) dishonoured; disgraced; disfigured.

As adjectives the difference between coy and dishonest

is that coy is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring while dishonest is not honest.

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 adjectives the difference between coy and puritanical

is that coy is bashful, shy, retiring while puritanical is of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.

As nouns the difference between coy and puritanical

is that coy is a trap from which waterfowl may be hunted while puritanical is one who holds puritanical attitudes.

As a verb coy

is to caress, pet; to coax, entice.

Coy is a related term of diffident.

In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between coy and diffident

is that coy is (archaic) quiet, reserved, modest while diffident is (archaic): lacking confidence in others; distrustful.

As adjectives the difference between coy and diffident

is that coy is (dated) bashful, shy, retiring while diffident is (archaic): lacking confidence in others; distrustful.

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 a proper noun smart

is .

As an adjective 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.

As adjectives the difference between obscene and coy

is that obscene is obscene 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.