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How to pronounce shy in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms diffident, timid, unsure
Derivation shyness
Type Words
Type of throw


he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman.
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eleven is one shy of a dozen.
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Type of startle, jump, start
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Type of throw
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shy of strangers.

Examples of shy

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Zucker is two goals shy of cracking DU's single-season top-10 list for freshmen.
From the denverpost.com
They sent 12 hitters the plate, scoring eight times, one shy of the road record.
From the denverpost.com
It came one miracle buzzer-beater shy of stunning Duke in the championship game.
From the freep.com
Shares are up 47% over the past 12 months, just shy of their high six weeks ago.
From the forbes.com
Getzlaf had the fifth four-point game of his career, one shy of his career high.
From the washingtonpost.com
Graniel is a little boy with large puppy-dog eyes, big ears and shy expressions.
From the sacbee.com
He's kind of shy in groups, so he prefers a more intimate setting and gathering.
From the kentucky.com
That number is one shy of the school record, set when MSU beat Michigan in 2000.
From the freep.com
A shy year 7 student, her art is bold and strong, reflecting the bush she loves.
From the smh.com.au
More examples
  • A quick throw; "he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"
  • Diffident: lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
  • Start suddenly, as from fright
  • Shy(p): short; "eleven is one shy of a dozen"
  • Throw quickly
  • Wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things; "shy of strangers"
  • (shyness) a feeling of fear of embarrassment
  • Shy are a British metal band formed in 1980, under the name Trojan, hailing from Birmingham, England.
  • SHY is an Italian owned fashion label specialising in women's shoes and handbags. It was founded in Riviera del Brenta, Venice in 2001. SHY are considered high fashion and have very few stores, all of which are within Europe. ...