Definition of Shy
Shy
Shy
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(adjective)
easily frightened or hesitant in committing oneself to social interactions;
e.g. She was very shy and hardly spoke in front of others.
(adjective)
having less than a full amount, but close to it;
e.g. They were shy of the full amount for the registration.
(adjective)
disposed to intentionally avoid a person or thing;
e.g. She felt shy around her teacher and did her best to keep to herself when he was around.
(verb)
to avoid or drawback in dislike or distaste to get away;
e.g. It was hard for her to not shy away from her mother's friends when they pried into her personal life.
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