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)
diffident17timid8unsure6Shying - 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."
Word Game Points
Is SHYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSHYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SHYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shying is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
