Dictionary Check: shy
"shy" is a valid word!
Scrabble
9
points
Words with Friends
7
points
Definition
adjective
lacking self-confidence
Example:
"stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"
adjective
short
Example:
"eleven is one shy of a dozen"
adjective
wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
Example:
"shy of strangers"
noun
a quick throw
Example:
"he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"
verb
start suddenly, as from fright
verb
throw quickly
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