shy
adjective(shy)
lacking self-confidence
shy
noun(shy)
a quick throw
Examples:
He gave the ball a shy to the first baseman.
shy
adjective(shy)
short
Examples:
Eleven is one shy of a dozen.
shy
verb(shy)
start suddenly, as from fright
shy
verb(shy)
throw quickly
shy
adjective(shy)
wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
Examples:
Shy of strangers.