Word Information

Shy

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
  • Words with Friends

Definitions for Shy

noun
a quick throw
Examples
  1. he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman
verb
start suddenly, as from fright
verb
throw quickly
adjective
lacking self-confidence
Synonyms
Examples
  1. stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
  2. problems that call for bold not timid responses
  3. a very unsure young man
adjective
short
Synonyms
shy(p)
Examples
  1. eleven is one shy of a dozen
adjective
wary and distrustful
Examples
  1. disposed to avoid persons or things
  2. shy of strangers

Scrabble (9 points)

Words with Friends (7 points)

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