shy meaning and definition

SHY noun

Definition of shy (noun)

1. a quick throw
   • "he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"

SHY verb

Definition of shy (verb)

1. start suddenly, as from fright
2. throw quickly

SHY adjective

Definition of shy (adjective)

1. lacking self-confidence
   • "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
   • synonyms: diffident, timid, unsure
   • antonym: confident
2. short
   • "eleven is one shy of a dozen"
3. wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
   • "shy of strangers"