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Slang:
Coyness
Example Sentence:
"I'm not a fan of the coyness - it's like when they make you feel like you're being tested for being too polite."
This phrase, used in jest to mock the idea of someone feeling overly sensitive or awkward, was meant to be funny and clever. But when taken seriously as an expression of discomfort with the perceived superiority or over-reaction of others towards one's perceived niceness or politeness, it has become more of a term for people who have had too much "coyness" in their interactions or relationships.
Slang: Coyness
Example Sentence:
"Coyness is like that movie where the characters are always thinking 'I'm just being friendly, isn't it?' when they really aren't."
This colloquial phrase has been used to describe situations in which people have felt too caught up in their own little world of politeness or friendliness and haven't considered the impact on others. It's often a play on words to express that being "coyness" doesn't always work as well for everyone, especially when it comes to showing genuine interest or concern.