Antonyms for foxy


Grammar : Adj
Spell : fok-see
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɒk si


Definition of foxy

Origin :
  • 1520s, "crafty, cunning," from fox (n.) + -y (2). Of colors, stains, tints, etc. from 18c. Meaning "attractive" is 1895, American English slang. Related: Foxiness.
  • adj shrewd
Example sentences :
  • He was too foxy to shout until his purpose was beyond all possibility of failure.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • As he came up his foxy eyes were alight with what he intended for a grin of amiability.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • He carried his head low, and he seemed to be playing no foxy tricks.
  • Extract from : « Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children » by Mabel Powers
  • I could see he was itching to let me have it, but he was too foxy to show it.
  • Extract from : « The Trail of '98 » by Robert W. Service
  • "That's where you are sensible," declared the man with the foxy face.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Bravery » by Burt L. Standish
  • He was smooth-shaved, and there was a cunning, foxy look about his face.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Bravery » by Burt L. Standish
  • "When I have picked her out I'll let you know, Torchy," says he, blinkin' foxy.
  • Extract from : « Torchy and Vee » by Sewell Ford
  • I'd like to see you shadowing some foxy second-story worker!
  • Extract from : « The Winning Clue » by James Hay, Jr.
  • "They are foxy and have put it in a hollow," said the old miner.
  • Extract from : « Dave Porter in the Gold Fields » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • I don't like this inspection, and I fear that foxy old Bhme who prompted it.
  • Extract from : « The Riddle of the Sands » by Erskine Childers

Synonyms for foxy

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