shy

socially anxious, socially isolated, have low self-esteem, no self-confidence when self-interest is involved.

He's a great and outgoing actor on stage! But so shy when out of character at parties.

You're so shy!

by Matsi October 18, 2004

Shy

Shyness is being timid and nervous around people you don't know, and sometimes people you do know. Shy people usually have few friends, if any, and are very often introverted. Shy girls are almost universally seen as adorable, but shy guys are seen by some as lame, and seen by others, such as myself, endearing.

Luke: Why does Katherine never talk?
Harry: She's probably just shy. Personally, I think it's really sweet.

by SadiShizukoStic April 24, 2017

Shy

(Sh-why)
Shy should be pronounced like this because the letter Y is pronounced ‘why’

I am going to have a go at the coconut shy

by Exabanche December 11, 2018

shy

Not giving as much money as expected.

"Yo, bitch! You shy a couple 'o bucks!
Fork ova another twenty!"

by person yo-yo April 18, 2004

Shy

To put money on the street as a loan and collect points on the backside or "earn."

I need to get my shy back now that my book making biz is in the toilet.

by billbaroo April 2, 2009

Shy

Someone who is scared of confrontation, lacking confidence and self esteem, probably due to other people’s acceptance.

I know that your so shy.

by Urbantheturban July 8, 2019

Shy

Is a street term used by organized crime its money lent to someone a loan shark calls his money he has lent out shy miney

How much shy money do you have on the street

by Spaziani December 23, 2019