uncoy

adjective

un·​coy ˌən-ˈkȯi How to pronounce uncoy (audio)
: not shy, reserved, or coy
an uncoy manner

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncoy was in 1856

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Cite this Entry

“Uncoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncoy. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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