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shies

The correct spelling is shies.

How to pronounce shies

noun

Say it like: Shee-s

The correct spelling is shies. An act of throwing. For example: "coconut shy"

Usage Examples

coconut shy

I shy away from investment opportunities I don't understand.

The horse shied away from the rider, which startled him so much he shied away from the horse.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An act of throwing.
  2. 2.A place for throwing.
  3. 3.A sudden start aside, as by a horse.
  4. 4.In the Eton College wall game, a point scored by lifting the ball against the wall in the calx.

verb

  1. 1.To avoid due to timidness or caution.
  2. 2.To jump back in fear.
  3. 3.To throw sideways with a jerk; to fling

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