What does poxy mean?
Poxy means (medicine) Suffering from pox..
Poxy
/ˈpɒk.si/ · adjective
Meaning
(medicine) Suffering from pox..
Definitions by Sense
- (medicine) Suffering from pox.
- (figurative) Sickening; unsatisfactory; generally bad.
- (UK, slang, derogatory) Unimportant, worthless.
Example Sentences
Being a pop star means its goodbye to starving in a poxy garret.
“Everyone bally [balaclava]^([sic]) up, tool up,” said one man. “Let’s show the fucking media that we’re not a fucking pushover, that no more fucking foreigners are allowed into this poxy country.”
Synonyms for poxy
Antonyms for poxy
Related Words
Word Forms
- poxier
- poxiest
- poxie
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do you use poxy in a sentence?
Being a pop star means its goodbye to starving in a poxy garret.
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