(1):
(a.) To start suddenly aside through fright or suspicion; - said especially of horses.
(2):
(superl.) Reserved; coy; disinclined to familiar approach.
(3):
(superl.) Cautious; wary; suspicious.
(4):
(v. t.) To throw sidewise with a jerk; to fling; as, to shy a stone; to shy a slipper.
(5):
(n.) A sudden start aside, as by a horse.
(6):
(a.) Inadequately supplied; short; lacking; as, the team is shy two players.
(7):
(n.) A side throw; a throw; a fling.
(8):
(superl.) Easily frightened; timid; as, a shy bird.