noun archaic term for a female companion or sweetheart
In old English literature, 'doxy' was used to describe a woman of low social status or a prostitute.
Doxy is a common abbreviation for the antibiotic doxycycline, used to treat various bacterial infections.
Historically, 'doxy' was a term used in the 16th and 17th centuries to refer to a mistress or paramour.
In slang terminology, 'doxy' can refer to a woman of questionable morals or a mistress.
In the medical field, 'doxy' is used as a suffix in the term 'doxycycline,' which is an antibiotic commonly prescribed for various infections.
In psychology, 'doxy' is not commonly used in professional contexts.