Read the dictionary definition of shy. All definitions for this word.
1. a quick throw
1. he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman
2. throw quickly
3. start suddenly, as from fright
4. wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
1. shy of strangers
5. lacking self-confidence
1. stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
2. problems that call for bold not timid responses
3. a very unsure young man
6. short
1. eleven is one shy of a dozen
