Looking for the meaning or definition of the word shy? That's all it means.
timid or bashful
shy(adj)a quick throw
"he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"
diffident, shy, timid, unsure(adj)lacking self-confidence
"stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
shy(p)(adj)short
"eleven is one shy of a dozen"
shy(verb)wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
"shy of strangers"
shy(verb)start suddenly, as from fright
shy(verb)throw quickly
easily frighteneda shy cat who hid under the bed every time she heard any loud noise
not comfortable around peoplea shy person who finds talking to anyone but a close friend to be an awkward and unpleasant experience
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular needthe team is shy a couple of players because of illness
not respectableshe was nervous about being left alone in a shy bar in a bad section of town
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