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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

  • (..) What? How did they find me here?! PHO TOGRAPHER/ Hey, wave, everybody! You're on TV! Wait, Princess, don't be shy! Come back! BRlAN/ Hey, chopper boy, look over here! Royal deejays! Josh! (..)
    2001 The Princess Diaries