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    shy
    /ʃʌɪ/

    adjective

    • 1. nervous or timid in the company of other people: "I was pretty shy at school"
    • 2. less than; short of: informal "the shares are 29p shy of their flotation price"

    verb

    • 1. (especially of a horse) start suddenly aside in fright at an object, noise, or movement: "their horses shied at the unfamiliar sight"

    noun

    • 1. a sudden startled movement, especially of a frightened horse.

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    Learn the meaning of shy as an adjective, verb, and suffix, with synonyms, idioms, and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce shy and translate it into different languages.

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    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word shy as an adjective, verb, and noun. Find synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of shy.

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    Learn the meaning of shy as an adjective, verb, and suffix, with synonyms, idioms, and pronunciation. See how to use shy in different contexts and sentences from various sources.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    15 meanings: 1. not at ease in the company of others 2. easily frightened; timid 3. watchful or wary 4. poker (of a player).... Click for more definitions.

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    Shy implies a constitutional shrinking from contact or close association with others, together with a wish to escape notice: shy and retiring. Bashful suggests timidity about meeting others, and trepidation and awkward behavior when brought into prominence or notice: a bashful child.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shyShy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Shy means being nervous or reserved around other people, especially in a social situation. Someone who's extremely shy might blush or stammer when talking to a group of people. Shy can also mean "tending to avoid," like when someone is "camera shy ," or if they " shy away" from being straightforward.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishshy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective shy, which describes people or animals who are nervous or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to others. Find out the synonyms, idioms and collocations of shy with the Oxford app.