adj

foxy

FOK-see

Foxy (adj) means cunning or sly, like a fox. Example: “He gave a foxy grin before revealing his plan.”

adj

Cunning or sly, like a fox.

"He gave a foxy grin before revealing his plan."

Informal: sexually attractive.

"The song describes a foxy lady on the dance floor."

How to use foxy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSly and clever, or, informally, very attractive.

When to use it

The "attractive" sense is informal and somewhat dated slang.

foxier comparative, foxiest superlative

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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.