1. having a square or rectangular shape; resembling a box
2. lacking style or elegance; appearing bulky or awkward in shape
Usage: often used to describe clothing or vehicles

Examples

• The old computer had a boxy design that took up too much desk space.
• Her boxy jacket made her look wider than she actually was.
• The architect avoided boxy buildings in favor of more curved structures.
• That boxy SUV gets terrible gas mileage.
• The dress was too boxy and unflattering for the formal event.
• Modern smartphones are much sleeker than the boxy phones of the past.