foxy
word
/ˈfɑksi/
FAHK-see
/fˈɒksi/
FOK-see
Definition
Describes someone who is clever and sly, or (informally) someone who is very attractive, especially in a sexy way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes playful. Used for both men and women, but 'foxy' as 'sexy' is more often applied to women. Can also refer to animal-like cleverness ('as foxy as a fox'). Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: astuto - sexyPortuguese (BR): astuto - sedutor - atraentePortuguese (PT): matreiro - sedutorChinese (Simplified): 狡猾的 - 性感的Chinese (Traditional): 狡猾的 - 性感的Hindi: चतुर - आकर्षकArabic: محتال - مثيرBengali: চতুর - আকর্ষণীয় (সেক্সি)Russian: хитрый - сексуальныйJapanese: ずる賢い - セクシーなVietnamese: ranh mãnh - quyến rũ (gợi cảm)Korean: 교활한 - 섹시한Turkish: kurnaz - seksiUrdu: چالباز - پُرکشش (سیکسی)Indonesian: cerdik - seksi
Example Sentences
He is very foxy when making deals.
basic
That actor looks really foxy in the movie.
basic
She has a foxy smile that gets her out of trouble.
natural
That was a pretty foxy move you pulled back there.
natural
Wow, you look so foxy tonight!
natural
She wore a foxy red dress to the party.
basic