Definition of shy

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• shy is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
• shy is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
• shy is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of shy

• lacking self-confidence (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. diffident
  2. timid
  3. unsure
• a quick throw (noun)

  Examples

  1. he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman
• short (adjective)

  Examples

  1. eleven is one shy of a dozen
• start suddenly, as from fright (verb)
• throw quickly (verb)
• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things (adjective)

  Examples

  1. shy of strangers

See definition of shy in Merriam Webster