Synonyms: shy
Definition: a quick throw
Usage: he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman
Similar words: throw
Definition: the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
Usage: the catcher made a good throw to second base
Synonyms: shy
Definition: throw quickly
Synonyms: shy
Definition: start suddenly, as from fright
Similar words: jump, start, startle
Definition: move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
Usage: She startled when I walked into the room
Synonyms: shy
Definition: wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
Usage: shy of strangers
Similar words: wary
Definition: marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
Usage: they were wary in their movements; a wary glance at the black clouds; taught to be wary of strangers
Synonyms: shy
Definition: short
Usage: eleven is one shy of a dozen
Similar words: deficient, insufficient
Definition: of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
Usage: insufficient funds