Shy
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British pronunciation/ʃˈa‌ɪ/
American pronunciation/ˈʃaɪ/

Definition & Meaning of "shy"

01

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

shy definition and meaning
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Being shy hides his brilliant ideas.
Despite her shy nature, she stepped up to lead the team.
Even though she 's shy, she can express herself well through her artwork.
02

having a nervous or timid behavior or temperament, often resulting in avoidance or retreat from human or environmental interactions

03

missing a small amount needed to reach a specific total or target

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The team was shy of one player to complete the lineup.
Her test score was shy of passing by only a couple of points.
The recipe needs two cups of sugar, but we ’re a bit shy.
to shy
01

to throw something at a target, often suddenly or with force

Transitive: to shy sth somewhere
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She shied a stone across the pond, creating ripples on the water's surface.
In a moment of excitement, he shied his hat into the air to celebrate the victory.
Startled by the sudden movement, the cat shied a playful paw at the feather toy.
02

to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention

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The deer shied at the sound of footsteps, disappearing into the forest with graceful bounds.
The horse shied at the sudden movement, its ears flicking back nervously.
The horse shied from the loud noise, its ears pricked up in alarm.
Shy
01

a quick throw

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