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Head-shy

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Of an animal: reluctant to be petted on the head..

Example Sentences

a head-shy rabbit

Synonyms for head-shy

Antonyms for head-shy

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What does head-shy mean?

Head-shy means Of an animal: reluctant to be petted on the head..

What is a synonym for head-shy?

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What is the opposite of head-shy?

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How do you use head-shy in a sentence?

a head-shy rabbit

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