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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 do you want with this girl and her family? It says it won't talk with you all looking at me like this. Strange! I wonder why not? It's not been shy about talking up until now. How about if we all turn our backs? Think it'll speak if we do that? Maybe. Well... (..)
    2016 The Conjuring 2