Foxy
Meaning: Sexually attractive in a sly, alluring way — good-looking with a hint of cleverness.
Foxy describes someone who is attractive in a cunning, confident way. It carries connotations of sex appeal mixed with intelligence and wit. While it peaked in 1970s usage, it remains understood and occasionally used, often with a retro or playful tone. Originally more commonly applied to women but can describe anyone.
Examples
- She looked foxy in that little black dress and red lipstick. 她穿着那条小黑裙涂着红唇,看起来太迷人了。Estaba muy foxy con ese vestidito negro y el pintalabios rojo.彼女はあの黒いドレスに赤いリップで、すごくフォクシーだった。그녀는 그 리틀 블랙 드레스에 레드 립스틱으로 정말 폭시했다.
- That's one foxy lady — brains and beauty. 她真是个尤物——有颜又有脑。Es una mujer muy foxy: cerebro y belleza.あの人は本当にフォクシーだね——頭も良くて美人。저 사람 정말 폭시하네 — 지성미에 미모까지.
- He thinks he's foxy with that mustache and leather jacket — and honestly, he kind of is. 他觉得自己留着胡子穿着皮夹克很迷人——说实话,确实有点。Se cree foxy con ese bigote y la cazadora de cuero, y la verdad es que un poco sí lo es.あのヒゲとレザージャケットで自分はフォクシーだと思ってるみたい——正直、実際そうかも。그 콧수염에 레더 재킷으로 자기가 폭시하다고 생각하는 것 같은데 — 솔직히 실제로 그런 것 같기도 해.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: flirting, compliments, retro contexts
Tone: flirty, retro
✓ Do Say
- She's foxy.她好迷人。Está muy foxy.彼女、フォクシーだね。그녀 완전 폭시야.
- Looking foxy tonight.今晚看起来很性感嘛。Esta noche vas muy foxy.今夜はフォクシーだね。오늘 밤 폭시해 보이네.
✗ Don't Say
- Can sound dated or cheesy to younger speakers — use with retro awareness对年轻人来说可能显得过时或老套——要有复古自觉地使用Puede sonar anticuado o cursi para los más jóvenes: úsalo siendo consciente del tono retro若い世代には古臭く聞こえたりダサく感じられたりする——レトロな表現だと自覚して使うこと젊은 화자에게는 구식이거나 촌스럽게 들릴 수 있다 — 레트로 감성을 인지하고 사용하자
Origin & History
American slang since the 1940s, comparing an attractive person to a fox (clever, sleek). Peaked in popularity in the 1960s–70s, especially with Jimi Hendrix's 'Foxy Lady' (1967). The word has a retro charm in modern usage.
Cultural Context
Era: 1960s–70s (still used)
Generation: All ages (retro flair)
Social background: Universal
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