[koi] 
adjective, -er, -est, verb | 1. | artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. |
| 2. | shy; modest. |
| 3. | showing reluctance, esp. when insincere or affected, to reveal one's plans or opinions, make a commitment, or take a stand: The mayor was coy about his future political aspirations. |
| 4. | Archaic. disdainful; aloof. |
| 5. | Obsolete. quiet; reserved. |
| 6. | Archaic. to act in a coy manner. |
| 7. | to quiet; soothe. |
| 8. | to pat; caress. |
