Of an animal, not responsive to imitated calls made by a hunter.

(rare) Reluctant or resistant to handle cats or be in their presence.

(rare) Sensitive to or intolerant of loud noises.

To avoid out of fear or caution.

present participle of shy away from

(rare) A gullible simpleton.

One is cautious if one has been hurt in the past.

(Tyneside) Alternative spelling of shy bairns get nowt

(Tyneside) If you're too shy, or don't ask, you will not get what you want.

Alternative form of once bitten, twice shy