adj
poxy
POK-see
Poxy (adj) means informal British: unimportant, worthless, or generally annoying. Example: “He couldn't even fix the poxy printer.”
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Informal British: unimportant, worthless, or generally annoying.
"He couldn't even fix the poxy printer."
How to use poxy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mildly rude British slang word meaning worthless, rubbish, or annoying.
When to use it
Informal British slang; not used in American English.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- poxier
- Superlative
- poxiest
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Rhymes for poxy
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What does “poxy” mean?
The word “poxy” means informal British: unimportant, worthless, or generally annoying. In plain terms, a mildly rude British slang word meaning worthless, rubbish, or annoying.
How do you pronounce “poxy”?
“Poxy” is pronounced POK-see (/ˈpɒk.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “poxy” in a sentence?
Here is “poxy” used in a sentence: “He couldn't even fix the poxy printer.”
What part of speech is “poxy”?
“Poxy” is an adjective.
