Foxier

/ˈfɑk.si.ɚ/ adjective

Definition

Comparative form of foxy; more fox-like, more cunning, more sly, or more attractive in a playful way.

Etymology

From 'foxy' plus the comparative suffix '-er,' following standard English adjective comparison (fox, foxy, foxier, foxiest).

Kelly Says

English adjectives sometimes use '-er/-est' (foxy/foxier/foxiest) and sometimes 'more/most' (clever/more clever/most clever)—the difference is that old short words use '-er' while newer or longer words use 'more.'

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