Word
foxy
US/ˈfɑksi/
UK/fˈɒksi/
Slang
Definition
adj. attractive or sexy in a way that feels clever and confident. You use this to describe someone who looks good but also has a sharp, smart personality.
adj. attractive or sexually appealing in a sophisticated or clever manner.
Examples
“She wore a foxy outfit to the party.”
“He has a foxy smile that makes everyone in the room feel comfortable and interested.”
“The artist's latest collection features a foxy blend of vintage patterns and modern minimalism, appealing to a wide range of tastes while maintaining a distinct identity.”
Examples
simple
“She wore a foxy outfit to the party.”
contextual
“He has a foxy smile that makes everyone in the room feel comfortable and interested.”
complex
“The artist's latest collection features a foxy blend of vintage patterns and modern minimalism, appealing to a wide range of tastes while maintaining a distinct identity.”
Etymology
From fox + -y. Compare Saterland Frisian fuksich (“foxy”), West Frisian foksich (“foxy”), Dutch vossig (“foxy”), German Low German vossig (“foxy”), German fuchsig (“foxy”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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