An act of throwing.

A place for throwing.

“coconut shy”

A sudden start aside, as by a horse.

To avoid due to timidness or caution.

“I shy away from investment opportunities I don't understand.”

To jump back in fear.

“The horse shied away from the rider, which startled him so much he shied away from the horse.”

To throw sideways with a jerk; to fling

“shy a slipper”

Easily frightened; timid.

Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.

“He is very shy with strangers.”

Cautious; wary; suspicious.