Fox: meaning, definitions and examples

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fox

[ fɒks ]

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animal

A carnivorous mammal of the dog family with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, known for its cunning and adaptability.

Synonyms

reynard, tod, toddy, vixen

Examples of usage

The fox stealthily approached its prey.
The cunning fox outsmarted the hunter.
The bushy tail of the fox swayed as it ran through the forest.

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colloquial

A person who is clever, sly, or crafty.

Synonyms

crafty individual, cunning person, slyboots

Examples of usage

He is a real fox when it comes to negotiating deals.
Don't trust him, he's a sly fox.

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informal

To deceive or outwit someone.

Synonyms

deceive, outwit, trick

Examples of usage

She managed to fox her opponents with her clever tactics.
The con artist tried to fox the old lady into giving him her money.

Translations

Translations of the word "fox" in other languages:

🇵🇹 raposa

🇮🇳 लोमड़ी

🇩🇪 Fuchs

🇮🇩 rubah

🇺🇦 лисиця

🇵🇱 lis

🇯🇵 狐 (きつね)

🇫🇷 renard

🇪🇸 zorro

🇹🇷 tilki

🇰🇷 여우

🇸🇦 ثعلب

🇨🇿 liška

🇸🇰 líška

🇨🇳 狐狸 (húli)

🇸🇮 lisica

🇮🇸 refur

🇰🇿 түлкі

🇬🇪 მელა

🇦🇿 tülkü

🇲🇽 zorro

Word origin

The word 'fox' originated from Old English 'fox,' which is of West Germanic origin and related to Dutch 'vos' and German 'Fuchs.' The cunning and adaptability of the fox in nature have led to its symbolic representation as a sly and clever creature in various cultures and folklore.