Doxy Meaning in English

word

US

ˈdɑksi

DAHK-see

UK

dˈɒksi

DOK-see

Definition

An old-fashioned or slang term for a woman who is a lover or companion, often referring to a mistress or sometimes a prostitute.

Usage & Nuances

Highly old-fashioned and rarely used in modern English except in historical or literary contexts. Can be pejorative or offensive. Often refers to a mistress or prostitute. Not suitable for polite conversation.

• Spanish: amante (antiguo) - prostituta (arcaico)
• Portuguese (BR): amante (arcaico) - prostituta (arcaico)
• Portuguese (PT): amante (arcaico) - prostituta (arcaico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 情妇（古语） - 妓女（古语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 情婦（古語） - 妓女（古語）
• Hindi: प्रेमिका (पुरातन/अशिष्ट) - वेश्या (पुराना)
• Arabic: عشيقة (قديم) - بغي (قديم)
• Bengali: রাখি - উপপত্নী - পতিতা
• Russian: содержанка - любовница - проститутка
• Japanese: 愛人（あいじん） - 妾（めかけ） - 売春婦（ばいしゅんふ）
• Vietnamese: tình nhân - bồ nhí - gái điếm
• Korean: 정부(情婦) - 애인 - 매춘부
• Turkish: metres - hayat kadını - sevgili
• Urdu: رکھیل - معشوقہ - طوائف
• Indonesian: gundik - selir - wanita simpanan

Example Sentences

The sailor was rumored to have a doxy in every port.

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He left his home for his doxy.

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In old novels, a doxy often causes trouble for the hero.

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Back then, being called a doxy was an insult.

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Some streets were known for their doxies and nightlife.

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He was warned to stay away from the doxies near the docks.

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