foxy

Meanings

• adjective

  1. A clever and cunning person, especially one who is sexually attractive.

  - "She is a foxy lady."
  - "He played a foxy move to win the game."

• noun

  2. (animal) A small mammal of the dog family, with pointed ears and a bushy tail.

  - "The fox is a clever and elusive animal."
  - "Foxes have red fur and bushy tails."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with foxy
boxy , roxy , loxy

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Variants

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foxier , foxiest , foxily , foxiness , foxinesses , foxy

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Etymology

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The word 'foxy' comes from the Old English word 'fucce', which means 'to copulate' or 'to be lewd'. The modern use of the word as a term for an attractive woman is likely derived from the idea of foxes being cunning and alluring.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'foxy' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including as a term for a type of sailor's knot and as a name for a type of tobacco.

2. In some cultures, foxes are considered to be shapeshifters and are believed to have the ability to transform into humans.

3. The term 'foxy' has also been used as a term of endearment for attractive women since at least the 1920s.

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Related Concepts

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1. cunning: A quality of being clever and resourceful, especially in achieving one's objectives.

2. allure: The power to attract and charm.

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Culture

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In literature, foxes have been used as symbols of cunning and deceit, such as in Aesop's fable 'The Fox and the Grapes'. In art, foxes have been depicted in various ways, from realistic portrayals to anthropomorphic representations. In music, there have been several songs with the word 'foxy' in the title.

How to Memorize "foxy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or animal that exudes cunning and allure to help remember the meaning of 'foxy'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foxy' with the idea of being clever, attractive, and alluring.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Foxy is a clever, attractive, and alluring creature' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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