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| shy [ shī ] |
transitive verb (3rd person present singular shies, present participle shying, past and past participle shied) |
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throw something: to toss something quickly and suddenly
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noun (plural shies) |
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1. quick throw: a quick sudden throw of something
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2. verbal attack: a rude or insulting remark
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3. attempt: an attempt made to do or get something
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informal
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  We'll have a shy at it.
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| [Late 18th century. Origin ?] |
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| shyer noun |
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