Shy

1. A sudden start aside, as by a horse.
2. A side throw; a throw; a fling.
3. To start suddenly aside through fright or suspicion; -- said especially of horses.
4. Easily frightened; timid; as, a shy bird.
5. Reserved; coy; disinclined to familiar approach.
6. Cautious; wary; suspicious.
7. To throw sidewise with a jerk; to fling; as, to shy a stone; to shy a slipper.