Gato escaldado, del agua fría huye.
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gato escaldado del agua fría huye
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English Definitions
shy
V
start suddenly, as from fright
shy
lacking self-confidence
shy
wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
V
avoid having to deal with some unpleasant task
shy person
N
someone who shrinks from familiarity with others
N
someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
N
a merciless usurer in a play by Shakespeare
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
shyness
N
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
shyster
N
a person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods
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