Coy | Mean of coy in English Dictionary

/ˈkoɪ/

• having a shy or sweetly innocent quality that is often intended to be attractive or to get attention
1. a coy flirt
2. I didn't like her coy manner.
3. a coy glance/smile
• not telling or revealing all the information that could be revealed
1. He gave a coy answer.
2. Both companies are being coy about the merger deal.
• to avoid giving a direct or complete answer
1. When asked about his next book, he played coy.