adj
foxy
FOK-see
adj
1
Cunning or sly, like a fox.
"He gave a foxy grin before revealing his plan."
2
Informal: sexually attractive.
"The song describes a foxy lady on the dance floor."
How to Use Foxy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSly and clever, or, informally, very attractive.
When to use it
The "attractive" sense is informal and somewhat dated slang.
Word Forms
foxier comparative, foxiest superlative
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Etymology
From fox plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.