English Reference
Adjective

foxy

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈfɑksi/ UK /fˈɒksi/ foxy Art Philosophy

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.


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.


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.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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