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fox

 

[ fษ’ks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น raposa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เคฎเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fuchs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rubah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธัะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lis

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹ (ใใคใญ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zorro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tilki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌ์šฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุนู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liลกka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lรญลกka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹็‹ธ (hรบli)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lisica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ refur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะปะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรผlkรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zorro

Etymology

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.

See also: foxes.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,948 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.