French Meaning of shy

timide

Other French words related to timide

Definitions and Meaning of shy in English

Wordnet

shy (n)

a quick throw

Wordnet

shy (v)

start suddenly, as from fright

throw quickly

Wordnet

shy (a)

lacking self-confidence

Wordnet

shy (s)

short

wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

Webster

shy (superl.)

Easily frightened; timid; as, a shy bird.

Reserved; coy; disinclined to familiar approach.

Cautious; wary; suspicious.

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shy (a.)

To start suddenly aside through fright or suspicion; -- said especially of horses.

Inadequately supplied; short; lacking; as, the team is shy two players.

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shy (v. t.)

To throw sidewise with a jerk; to fling; as, to shy a stone; to shy a slipper.

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shy (n.)

A sudden start aside, as by a horse.

A side throw; a throw; a fling.

FAQs About the word shy

timide

a quick throw, start suddenly, as from fright, throw quickly, lacking self-confidence, short, wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or thingsEasily fr

timide,peur,craintif,souris,Souris,effrayé,effrayant,terrifié,craintif,jaune

aventureux,Audacieux,gras,courageux,confiant,courageux,Audacieux,fringant,intrépide,galant

shwan-pan => boulier, shwa => Schwa, shuttlewise => Navette spatiale, shuttlecork => Volant, shuttlecock fern => Ptéris,