foxy

foxy Definition

foxy (fäk′sē)

adjective fox′i·er, fox′i·est

foxlike; crafty; wily; sly
having the reddish-brown color of a fox
discolored by brownish or yellowish stains, as the leaves of an old book
☆ having the characteristic flavor of fox grapes: said of certain wines
☆ Slang attractive, stylish, etc.; specif., sexually attractive: used esp. of women

foxy Related Forms

fox′i·ly adverb fox′i·ness noun

foxy Synonyms

modif.

Shrewd
subtle, experienced, knowing; see intelligent 1.
Cunning
sly, wily, crafty, artful; see sly 1.
*Physically attractive
good-looking, desirable, sexy*; see beautiful 2, charming, handsome 2. See syn. study at sly.

foxy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

chick: Foxy Chicks Hen Nights Europe Organize your stag party with red seven, the world's leading hen & stag company.
lady: She got cheers and yells of ' foxy lady!
__________________: Foxy xxx __________________ Me 29 DH 34 TTC 3 years DH v.bad swimmers!
woman: Or it could just be a chance to animate some foxy women in bikinis.
hoop: The spear hoop gives a firmer grip than the foxy hoop.
look: Weâve gone for really strong clothes: the leather, shiny, foxy look.

Modifying Another Word

already: Mischief and chaos opponent she says already foxy and include performances in.
rather: However, I thought the booth babes were rather foxy this year!

Used with adjective complement

foxy Quotes

The 50s face was angry, the 60s face was well-fed, the 70s face was foxy. Perhaps it was the right expression: there was a lot to be waryabout.

—Waterhouse, Keith Spencer

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