General
pox
What does pox mean?
An annoying, troublesome person or thing. 'Poxy' means lousy or worthless.
"That poxy printer is jammed again."
Origin
From 'pox' (disease) used figuratively for a nuisance.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'pox' mean in Irish slang?
It refers to an annoying, troublesome person or thing that is a real nuisance.
What does 'poxy' mean?
'Poxy' is the adjective form, meaning lousy, worthless or good-for-nothing, as in 'that poxy printer'.
Where does this use of 'pox' come from?
It comes from 'pox', the disease, used figuratively to brand something a nuisance or a plague.
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