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Rareshying
The correct spelling is shying.
How to pronounce shying
verb
Say it like: Seei-ng
The correct spelling is shying. To avoid due to timidness or caution. For example: "I shy away from investment opportunities I don't understand."
Usage Examples
“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.”
“shy a slipper”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To avoid due to timidness or caution.
- 2.To jump back in fear.
- 3.To throw sideways with a jerk; to fling
noun
- 1.The act of one who shies or turns aside in fear.
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