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fawn

 

[ fɔːn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

animal behavior

A young deer in its first year.

Synonyms

baby deer, young deer

Examples of usage

  • The fawn followed its mother through the forest.
  • The fawn's spots will disappear as it grows older.
Context #2 | Verb

flattery

To seek favor or attention by flattery and obsequious behavior.

Synonyms

flatter, grovel

Examples of usage

  • She fawned over her boss in the hopes of a promotion.
  • He fawned over the celebrity, hoping for a selfie.

Translations

Translations of the word "fawn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corça

🇮🇳 हिरण का बच्चा

🇩🇪 Rehkitz

🇮🇩 rusa muda

🇺🇦 оленя

🇵🇱 sarenka

🇯🇵 子鹿 (こじか)

🇫🇷 faon

🇪🇸 cervato

🇹🇷 geyik yavrusu

🇰🇷 새끼 사슴

🇸🇦 ظبي صغير

🇨🇿 kolouch

🇸🇰 koloušek

🇨🇳 幼鹿 (yòulù)

🇸🇮 mladič srne

🇮🇸 hindarkálfur

🇰🇿 бұғының төлі

🇬🇪 ენოტი

🇦🇿 cüyür balası

🇲🇽 cervatillo

Etymology

The word 'fawn' originated from the Old English word 'fæn', which means 'young deer'. It has been used to refer to a young deer since the 14th century. The verb form of 'fawn', meaning 'to seek favor by flattery', dates back to the 14th century as well. The word is often associated with the behavior of deer, known for their gentle and timid nature.

See also: fawning.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,216, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.