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Shy

/ʃaɪ/

1 syllable

Shy

adjective

Meaning: The quiet feeling when you meet new people.

Full meaning: Nervous around people you do not know well.

Phonics sounds: sh-y — blend them together!

Example: “The shy girl hid behind her mother.”

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Category: feelings · Frequency rank: 45 (smaller = more common)