Definition of DOXY

doxy

Plural: doxies

Noun

  • A doctrine, opinion, or belief; also, an archaic term for a mistress.
  • a woman who cohabits with an important man
  • A sweetheart; a prostitute or a mistress.
  • A defined opinion.
  • Clipping of doxycycline.
  • A dachshund.
  • An aggressive creature similar to a fairy.

Examples

  • The player’s DOXY about vowel-heavy words often led to high-scoring plays.

Origin / Etymology

Perhaps from Middle Dutch *doketje, diminutive of Middle Dutch docke (“a doll”), from Proto-Germanic *dokko (“something round”), related to *dukkǭ (“muscle, strength”). Cognate with Low German dokke (“doll”), Saterland Frisian dok, dokke (“a doll”), Swedish docka (“doll, puppet”).

Scrabble Score: 15

doxy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
doxy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
doxy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

doxy: valid Words With Friends Word