Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Shy.
How to pronounce shy:
US
Shy - as an adjective
Shy - as a noun
A quick throw
Example: "He gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"
Shy - as an adjective satellite
Short
Example: "Eleven is one shy of a dozen"
Wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
Example: "Shy of strangers"
Shy - as a verb
Start suddenly, as from fright
Throw quickly
Example Sentences
"She is a shy girl and rarely speaks in public."
"He became shy when he had to give a presentation in front of a large audience."
"The shy little boy hid behind his mother's leg."
"She felt too shy to ask a question during the class."
"He has always been very shy and finds it difficult to make new friends."
Word Game Points
Is SHY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SHY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is SHY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.