Noun
A Box Spy is a type of player in the 2007 video game Team Fortress 2.
This player is a Friendly, which means they will not try to kill you, and are generally harmless.
As with most Friendlies, they can mostly be found on CTF and PLR maps, but can be occasionally be found on other kinds of map.
The Box Spy is a Spy player who uses the Box Trot taunt. This is a disguise to ward off danger. Most players know how to recognize a Box Spy, but newer players will think they are just a prop.
The Box Spy is a timid creature, usually they will sit still upon detecting movement. However, they are also very curious, as if you stay still near a Box Spy, they will usually come up to you.
If attacked, a Box Spy will discard their box, either to flee or to fight back.
How to approach a Box Spy:
Approaching a Box Spy is a careful task, as you must not spook them. Crouch-walking is the best way to approach them, as Box Spies see crouching as a gesture of good will. Once close, do not use any voieelines that may frighten them. Use reassuring voicelines like 'Cheers' or 'Positive'. If you are a Heavy, giving them a lunchbox item is also a good way to show a Box Spy you mean no harm.
Fun Fact: Although related, Box Spies are NOT a kind of Spy Crab. This is a common misconception among those who study Spyology.
A Box Spy is a type of player in the 2007 video game Team Fortress 2.
This player is a Friendly, which means they will not try to kill you, and are generally harmless.
As with most Friendlies, they can mostly be found on CTF and PLR maps, but can be occasionally be found on other kinds of map.
The Box Spy is a Spy player who uses the Box Trot taunt. This is a disguise to ward off danger. Most players know how to recognize a Box Spy, but newer players will think they are just a prop.
The Box Spy is a timid creature, usually they will sit still upon detecting movement. However, they are also very curious, as if you stay still near a Box Spy, they will usually come up to you.
If attacked, a Box Spy will discard their box, either to flee or to fight back.
How to approach a Box Spy:
Approaching a Box Spy is a careful task, as you must not spook them. Crouch-walking is the best way to approach them, as Box Spies see crouching as a gesture of good will. Once close, do not use any voieelines that may frighten them. Use reassuring voicelines like 'Cheers' or 'Positive'. If you are a Heavy, giving them a lunchbox item is also a good way to show a Box Spy you mean no harm.
Fun Fact: Although related, Box Spies are NOT a kind of Spy Crab. This is a common misconception among those who study Spyology.
by Mr. Enderman April 21, 2024
Get the Box Spymug. 
by LeSouffleDeVersailles April 23, 2025
Get the This Is The Paper Box Paper The Is Thismug. a large box, most likely containing a refrigerator or washing machine at one point, occupied by 2 or more prostitutes at any given time.
"Dude, i only had to pay 5 bucks to get into that box-o-ho by the 7-11!"
"Yo momma lives in a box-o-ho!"
"Yo momma lives in a box-o-ho!"
by reallyrippedhotsexydude23 April 1, 2009
Get the box-o-homug. Oversimplified political thought that revolves around putting people into arbitrary “boxes” based on perceived political identity, rather than trying to understand each individual’s personal beliefs.
Spelled with 2 x’s to help distinguish “boxing” (left hook, right hook) from “boxxing” (left wing, right wing). First appeared in an Alex Hexagon video.
Spelled with 2 x’s to help distinguish “boxing” (left hook, right hook) from “boxxing” (left wing, right wing). First appeared in an Alex Hexagon video.
An example of “boxxing”:
Shepherd believes that men and women have unique abilities and personality traits from birth, and that while both are of equal value, gender roles in society should reflect these differences rather than trying to force men to be women or vice versa. He goes into the “conservative” box.
Andrew believes that women offer nothing of value to men other than sexual gratification, and that men should never invite them into their lives. He goes into the “conservative” box despite having absolutely nothing in common with Shepherd.
Marianne, a self-identified progressive, boxxes the two together and cannot see the difference between the two, despite there being nothing but difference. If you want to be able to have debates with people, you need to learn to think outside the box.
Shepherd believes that men and women have unique abilities and personality traits from birth, and that while both are of equal value, gender roles in society should reflect these differences rather than trying to force men to be women or vice versa. He goes into the “conservative” box.
Andrew believes that women offer nothing of value to men other than sexual gratification, and that men should never invite them into their lives. He goes into the “conservative” box despite having absolutely nothing in common with Shepherd.
Marianne, a self-identified progressive, boxxes the two together and cannot see the difference between the two, despite there being nothing but difference. If you want to be able to have debates with people, you need to learn to think outside the box.
by Shepherd Guy September 5, 2025
Get the Boxxingmug. by Memberberry1 December 25, 2024
Get the Box Blockingmug. A (usually) large home generically designed for raising a brood of children. May separate the main bedroom and/or a den on a different floor from all the other bedrooms. Found principally in middle-class suburban neighborhoods near schools.
by strangertotheground July 10, 2023
Get the Breeder Boxmug.