shy
Definition
- n. a quick throw
- v. start suddenly, as from fright
- v. throw quickly
- adj. short
Word forms
- Past tense
- shied
- Past participle
- shied
- Present participle
- shying
- Third person singular
- shies
- Comparative
- shyer
- Superlative
- shyest
Example sentences
n.
The sudden loud noise made everyone in the room shy back in surprise.
a.
She felt shy when it was her turn to speak in front of the class.
vi.
He tends to shy away from social gatherings because he feels uncomfortable.
vt.
The dog shyed the ball across the yard when it was excited.