Music
foxy
What does foxy mean?
Used as a term of admiration for a good-looking person.
"Who's that foxy lady by the bar?"
Origin
Rooted in Black American vernacular, 'foxy' meaning attractive surged in the 1970s, immortalized by the 1974 blaxploitation film 'Foxy Brown' and funk classics like the Jimi Hendrix Experience's earlier 'Foxy Lady.'
Frequently asked questions
What does foxy mean in slang?
It means strikingly attractive, stylish, and alluring.
Where did foxy come from?
From Black American vernacular, peaking in the 1970s with films like 'Foxy Brown' and earlier songs like 'Foxy Lady.'
Is calling someone foxy a compliment?
Yes — it's an admiring way to say someone looks great and has serious appeal.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
