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SHYING

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Shying.

Shying - as an adjective

Lacking self-confidence

Example: "Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diffidenttimidunsure

Shying - as a noun

A quick throw

Example: "He gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"

Shying - 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"

Shying - as a verb

Start suddenly, as from fright

Throw quickly

Example Sentences

"She was shying away from the spotlight."
"The horse was shying at the loud noise."
"He kept shying away from commitment."
"She was shying away from expressing her true feelings."
"The dog was shying away from strangers."
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Word Game Points

Is SHYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SHYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SHYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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