foxy
|fox/y|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈfɑːk.si/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɒk.si/
cunning or attractive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foxy' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fox,' where 'fox' meant 'a cunning animal.'
Historical Evolution
'fox' changed from the Old English word 'fox' and eventually became the modern English word 'foxy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the qualities of a fox,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'cunning' and 'attractive.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the qualities or characteristics of a fox; cunning or sly.
The detective had a foxy way of getting information.
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Adjective 2
attractive in a way that suggests a sexual allure.
She wore a foxy red dress to the party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/24 22:51