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shy

Definition

  • verb: to move away from something because of fear
  • verb: to develop or show a dislike or distaste
  • adjective: feeling nervous and uncomfortable about meeting and talking to people
  • adjective: easily frightened
  • usually used with 'from' or 'away from'
  • synonyms: timid, reserved, coy

Examples

  • He was two weeks 'shy of' his 19th birthday when he joined the army.

  • The ball stopped just a few inches 'shy of' the hole.

  • He's three credits 'shy of' his bachelor's degree.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) tits and ass jiggling in the breeze. All of a sudden she looks my way. Gives me a little smile like, "Well?" So, all right, you know, I've never been shy and I'm blessed down south, so I put it right out. - ( laughing ) - She's never seen anything like it. I mean, she's used to her brother and from what I hear, Jaime Lannister's half an inch shy of an inch. Ooh! She sees it and I swear to the gods she licks her lips. ( laughing ) Well, you all know me. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Home Season: 6 Episode 2