Doxy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɒksi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Doxy is a noun meaning (colloquial) A defined opinion.
Meaning
(colloquial) A defined opinion.
More Meanings
- (informal, pharmacology) Clipping of doxycycline.
- (informal) A dachshund.
- (fantasy) An aggressive creature similar to a fairy.
- (archaic, Thieves' Cant) A sweetheart; a prostitute or a mistress.
Example Sentences
Orthodoxy is my doxy; heterodoxy is another man's doxy.
I know one patient who couldn't take the tabs but could tolerate liquid doxy.
"Yeah, but she doesn't usually actively sabotage you." "No worries. I'm used to doxy fairies"
So then, of course, he paid her in kind...the place is full of his doxies, open a closet at Allington and some wench falls out of it.
Word Forms
- doxies
- doxie
Synonyms for doxy
Depending on context, synonyms include paramour, concubine, courtesan, odalisque.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include courtesan, paramour, concubine, odalisque, doxie, doney.
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