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shrinking violet

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shrink·ing violet (shrngkng)
n. Informal
A shy or retiring person.
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Noun1.shrinking violetshrinking violet - someone who shrinks from familiarity with others
shy person
coward - a person who shows fear or timidity
wallflower - remains on sidelines at social event


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