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Discover LudwigThe phrase "coy with" is a grammatically correct and commonly used expression in written English.
It means to be unassertive or reluctant to reveal one's thoughts or intentions. Example: The politician was coy with his answers when asked about his plans for the economy, leaving his supporters uncertain and his opponents frustrated.
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New Haven Police were coy with the details.
Earlier Renaissance artists were quite coy with their naked women.
Is Richard being coy with Bolingbroke, content to give up one but not the other?
Throughout the day, Ms. Palin continued to play coy with reporters eager to know her itinerary.
As yet, McCambley has played it coy with his admirers – though for how long?
Frank has played coy with the news media about his plans.
But in general Mr. Bar-Zohar is coy with his criticism of Mr. Peres.
She's that kind of singer: cutesy, coy, with a voice as sweet as golden syrup.
He's eager to hear all about it but I'm coy with the details – still embarrassed by how scared I'd been.
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