foxily


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fox·y

 (fŏk′sē)
adj. fox·i·er, fox·i·est
1.
a. Of or resembling a fox.
b. Slyly clever; crafty: a foxy scheme.
2. Having a reddish-brown color.
3. Discolored, as by age or decay; foxed.
4. Slang Sexually attractive.
5. Having a distinctive sharp flavor or aroma reminiscent of fox grapes: a foxy wine.
fox′i·ly adv.
fox′i·ness n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adv.1.foxily - in an artful mannerfoxily - in an artful manner; "he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced"; "had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?"
craftily, knavishly, slyly, trickily, cunningly, artfully
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