shy
/ʃˈaɪ/
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Definitions
Adjective
lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
Adjective Satellite
short; "eleven is one shy of a dozen"
Adjective Satellite
wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things; "shy of strangers"
Noun
a quick throw; "he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"
Verb
start suddenly, as from fright
Verb
throw quickly