Outfox: meaning, definitions and examples

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outfox

 

[ ˈaʊtˌfɑːks ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

deception

To outwit or outsmart someone, especially by being clever or cunning.

Synonyms

outmaneuver, outsmart, outwit

Examples of usage

  • He managed to outfox his opponents with his quick thinking.
  • The detective was able to outfox the criminal and solve the case.
Context #2 | Noun

animals

A fox that is particularly cunning or sly.

Synonyms

cunning fox, sly fox

Examples of usage

  • The old outfox roamed the forest, avoiding traps and hunters.
  • The outfox was known for its ability to outsmart other animals.

Translations

Translations of the word "outfox" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganar

🇮🇳 चालाकी से मात देना

🇩🇪 überlisten

🇮🇩 mengakali

🇺🇦 перехитрити

🇵🇱 przechytrzyć

🇯🇵 出し抜く

🇫🇷 déjouer

🇪🇸 burlar

🇹🇷 kandırmak

🇰🇷 속이다

🇸🇦 يخدع

🇨🇿 přelstít

🇸🇰 preľstiť

🇨🇳 智胜

🇸🇮 pretentirati

🇮🇸 svíkja

🇰🇿 алдап кету

🇬🇪 გადაფიქრდეს

🇦🇿 aldatmaq

🇲🇽 burlar

Etymology

The word 'outfox' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'out' and 'fox.' It was first used to describe the act of outsmarting or deceiving someone, much like a fox would in the wild. Over time, it has become a popular term to indicate cleverness or cunning in overcoming obstacles or opponents.