Love-shy

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Definition

Love-shy describes someone who is ineffectual at courtship or at attaining sexual intercourse. As a rare noun, it refers especially to a man in that position.

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Meaning of love-shy

Love-shy is an adjective for someone who is unsuccessful or ineffective at courtship or at attaining sexual intercourse. Used as a rare noun, it refers especially to a man who is ineffectual at courtship.

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  1. Wiktionary: Love-shy definition