adj
foxy
FOK-see
Foxy (adj) means cunning or sly, like a fox. Example: “He gave a foxy grin before revealing his plan.”
adj
1
Cunning or sly, like a fox.
"He gave a foxy grin before revealing his plan."
2
Informal: sexually attractive.
"The song describes a foxy lady on the dance floor."
How to use foxy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSly and clever, or, informally, very attractive.
When to use it
The "attractive" sense is informal and somewhat dated slang.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- foxier
- Superlative
- foxiest
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Etymology
From fox plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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What does “foxy” mean?
The word “foxy” means cunning or sly, like a fox. In plain terms, sly and clever, or, informally, very attractive.
How do you pronounce “foxy”?
“Foxy” is pronounced FOK-see (/ˈfɑksi/ in IPA).
How do you use “foxy” in a sentence?
Here is “foxy” used in a sentence: “He gave a foxy grin before revealing his plan.”
What part of speech is “foxy”?
“Foxy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “foxy” have?
“Foxy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cunning or sly, like a fox.
