coyish
/ˈkɔɪ.ɪʃ/
adjective
- Having a shy or modest manner, often in a playful or slightly flirtatious way.
- Her coyish smile made everyone in the room wonder what she was thinking.
- The puppy's coyish behavior—hiding behind its owner's legs—was adorable.
- He gave a coyish shrug when asked if he had written the poem.
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