a. 1. Like or pertaining to the fox; foxlike in disposition or looks; wily; cunning. [ 1913 Webster ] Modred's narrow, foxy face. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Having the color of a fox; of a yellowish or reddish brown color; -- applied sometimes to paintings when they have too much of this color. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Having the odor of a fox; rank; strong smelling. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. Sour; unpleasant in taste; -- said of wine, beer, etc., not properly fermented; -- also of grapes which have the coarse flavor of the fox grape. [ 1913 Webster ] 5. Attractive in a sexually appealing way; --of women. [ Slang ] [ PJC ] 6. Stylish and sexually attractive; -- of women's clothing; as, wearing a foxy new outfit. [ Slang ] [ PJC ] |