boxy
pronunciation
How to pronounce boxy in British English:
UK [ˈbɒksi]
How to pronounce boxy in American English:
US [ˈbɑksi]
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- Adjective:
- resembling a box in rectangularity
Word Origin
- boxy (adj.)
- 1858, from box (n.1) + -y (2). Related: Boxiness.
Example
- 1. I love the contrast of the modern boxy shape with the large florals .
- 2. Most page elements have a boxy contour , so this variation will create some unique contrast .
- 3. The trouble with many small houses is that they tend to be boxy .
- 4. Luxury giant gucci is promoting the lunar new year with a collection of red accessories boxy totes and wallets and personalized luggage identification tags with zodiac symbols .
- 5. Most ordinary people would think they are pretty darn ugly , with enormous roads and big , boxy buildings clad with bathroom tiles .