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Roxy

ROK-see

Roxy (name) means a short, informal form of names like Roxana, Roxane, or Roxanne. Example: “Everyone just calls her Roxy for short.”

name

A short, informal form of names like Roxana, Roxane, or Roxanne.

"Everyone just calls her Roxy for short."

How to use Roxy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA friendly nickname derived from longer names starting with Rox-.

Word forms

Roxys plural, Roxies plural

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Etymology

Formed as a diminutive of Roxana/Roxane/Roxanne with the -y ending.

Rhymes for Roxy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Roxy” mean?

The word “Roxy” means a short, informal form of names like Roxana, Roxane, or Roxanne. In plain terms, a friendly nickname derived from longer names starting with Rox-.

How do you pronounce “Roxy”?

“Roxy” is pronounced ROK-see (/ˈɹɑksi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Roxy” in a sentence?

Here is “Roxy” used in a sentence: “Everyone just calls her Roxy for short.”

What part of speech is “Roxy”?

“Roxy” is a name.

Is “Roxy” a common word?

“Roxy” is an uncommon word in modern English.