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Synonyms for foxiness

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

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Définition of foxiness

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.
  • noun artfulness
Example sentences :
  • It is without the insipid sweetness of the first or the foxiness of the latter.
  • Extract from : « The Grapes of New York » by U. P. Hedrick
  • Such arrogance, such assurance, such bigotry and blindness and foxiness!
  • Extract from : « Henry Brocken » by Walter J. de la Mare
  • The flavor is usually sharply acid but free from foxiness or any disagreeable wild taste.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • It is especially pleasing to those who object to the foxiness so marked in Hartford and Champion.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • The fruit is sweet, rich, sprightly and almost free from foxiness, but is unattractive and does not keep well.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • The quality, however, is poor, being that of the wild Labrusca in foxiness of flavor and in flesh characters.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • He longed to emulate the black renegade, Fagan, but having none of Fagan's "foxiness" or ability, he was soon laid by the heels.
  • Extract from : « McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908. » by Various
  • There was a foxiness about Jathrop as nobody never fully saw into but me.
  • Extract from : « Susan Clegg and Her Love Affairs » by Anne Warner
  • We came out about half way up the face o the cliff; and for a moment we paused to admire Ty Joness foxiness.
  • Extract from : « Friar Tuck » by Robert Alexander Wason
  • An ear pointed at the tip (upper part) is held to be indicative of selfishness and general "foxiness."
  • Extract from : « How to Read Human Nature » by William Walker Atkinson

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