foxish
foxish adjective: like or characteristic of a fox; foxlike; (by extension) sly.
Adjective
foxish (comparative more foxish, superlative most foxish)
- Like or characteristic of a fox; foxlike; (by extension) sly.
- Over all the faces was a sheen of appetite for something. They had a foxish look under the moving tree light.1974, Thea Astley, A Kindness Cup, Text Classics, published 2018, page 83
- One was a "small, decidedly vulpine race," characterized by prominent, pointed, erect ears, pointed muzzle, silky hair and typically whitish belly. Consistent with foxish traits, the dogs were usually, brown, reddish or in some cases, white and gray.2002, Bryan David Cummins, First nations, first dogs
Forms of foxish
| comparative | more foxish |
|---|---|
| superlative | most foxish |
Origin of foxish
From Middle English foxish, equivalent to fox + -ish.
Words formed from foxish
Questions about foxish
- What does foxish mean?
- Foxish means like or characteristic of a fox; foxlike; (by extension) sly.
- What part of speech is foxish?
- Foxish is an adjective.
Words near foxish in the dictionary
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