Doxy
noun
A lover or mistress, especially a secret one.
In old stories, a pirate might have a doxy waiting for him at each port.
Often appears as...
- his doxy
- a pirate's doxy
Usage tips
Archaic, Disapproving
Literary
noun
A sexually promiscuous woman.
In his jealousy, he called her a doxy when she flirted with other men.
Often appears as...
- called her a doxy
- a common doxy
Usage tips
Archaic, Disapproving
Literary
noun
A lover or mistress, especially a secret one.
In old stories, a pirate might have a doxy waiting for him at each port.
Often appears as...
- his doxy
- a pirate's doxy
Usage tips
Archaic, Disapproving
Literary
noun
A sexually promiscuous woman.
In his jealousy, he called her a doxy when she flirted with other men.
Often appears as...
- called her a doxy
- a common doxy
Usage tips
Archaic, Disapproving
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Romance
Often appears in historical or pirate-themed novels, reflecting the romanticized notion of a hidden love.
The nobleman kept his doxy in a secluded cottage, away from the prying eyes of society.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Modern Use
It's outdated and rarely used in contemporary language except for artistic or humorous effects.
Jokingly, he called her his doxy after their secret rendezvous by the sea.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
May carry a judgmental tone, suggesting disapproval of the relationship's discreet nature.
The villagers gossiped about the merchant's doxy, disapproving of their affair.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Romance
Often appears in historical or pirate-themed novels, reflecting the romanticized notion of a hidden love.
The nobleman kept his doxy in a secluded cottage, away from the prying eyes of society.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Modern Use
It's outdated and rarely used in contemporary language except for artistic or humorous effects.
Jokingly, he called her his doxy after their secret rendezvous by the sea.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
May carry a judgmental tone, suggesting disapproval of the relationship's discreet nature.
The villagers gossiped about the merchant's doxy, disapproving of their affair.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Romance
Often appears in historical or pirate-themed novels, reflecting the romanticized notion of a hidden love.
The nobleman kept his doxy in a secluded cottage, away from the prying eyes of society.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Modern Use
It's outdated and rarely used in contemporary language except for artistic or humorous effects.
Jokingly, he called her his doxy after their secret rendezvous by the sea.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
May carry a judgmental tone, suggesting disapproval of the relationship's discreet nature.
The villagers gossiped about the merchant's doxy, disapproving of their affair.
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Quote examples
William Warburton
English Critic
Orthodoxy is my doxy - heterodoxy is another man's doxy.
Quote examples
William Warburton
English Critic
Orthodoxy is my doxy - heterodoxy is another man's doxy.
Example 1 of 1
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