overcoy
/ˌoʊvərˈkɔɪ/
adjective
- Excessively shy, modest, or reserved, often in a way that seems affected or insincere.
- Her overcoy behavior at the party made it hard for others to get to know her.
- He was being overcoy about his achievements, but everyone knew how talented he was.
- The actor's overcoy refusal to answer questions seemed like a publicity stunt.