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Foxiness

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fox·y  (fks)
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 Sensually attractive; sexy.
5. Having a distinctive sharp flavor or aroma: foxy American grapes.
foxi·ly adv.
foxi·ness n.
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Noun1.Foxiness - shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deceptionfoxiness - shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
craftiness, cunning, guile, slyness, wiliness, craft
astuteness, perspicaciousness, perspicacity, shrewdness - intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
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