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FOXILY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does foxily mean? 

FOXILY (adverb)
  The adverb FOXILY has 1 sense:

1. in an artful mannerplay

  Familiarity information: FOXILY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


FOXILY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In an artful manner

Synonyms:

artfully; craftily; cunningly; foxily; knavishly; slyly; trickily

Context example:

had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?

Pertainym:

foxy (marked by skill in deception)


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