coying

/ˈkɔɪ.ɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of coy: acting shy or modest in a playful or flirtatious way.
    • Stop coying and just tell me if you like the gift!
    • She was coying with her friends, pretending she didn't want the last piece of cake.
    • The actor kept coying during the interview, avoiding direct answers about his personal life.
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