Shying
[ʃaiŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shy
Typist: Montague
Examples
- Whenever he is not shying at things, or reaching after a fly, he wants to do that yet. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- We would simply suggest that the practice of vulgar young boys in the gallery of shying peanuts and paper pellets at the tigers, and saying Hi-yi! Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- I had an idea that shying indicated spirit. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- I don't know,' replied Mr. Tupman; 'it looks very like shying, don't it? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
Typist: Montague