proxy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Clipping of proximity mine.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
(Make sure you don't move!! Might trigger a proxy..!)
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “proxy” mean?
Clipping of proximity mine.
Is “proxy” formal or informal?
proxy is generally slang.