Meaning & Definition of word "Fox"
Fox
/fɒks/
noun:
- 1. A small to medium-sized omnivorous mammal belonging to the family Canidae, characterized by a pointed snout, bushy tail, and usually a reddish-brown coat.
- Example: The sly fox darted across the field, looking for its next meal.
- 2. A person who is cunning or wily.
- Example: She is such a fox when it comes to negotiating deals.
- 3. Someone who is very attractive, often used in a playful or flattering context.
- Example: He looked like quite the fox in his new suit at the party.
verb:
- 1. To outwit or deceive someone.
- Example: He managed to fox his competitors by introducing the new product early.
Etymology
●Old English 'fox' related to German 'Fuchs' and Latin 'vulpes'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sly as a fox:
Very cunning or crafty.
to fox someone:
To deceive or outsmart someone.
fox in the henhouse:
A person who is a danger to the integrity of something.
Related Words
wolf:
A large wild carnivore related to foxes.
coyote:
A wild canine found in North America.
vixen:
A female fox.
Slang Meanings of fox
Meaning: A good-looking person.
● Example Sentence: That new guy at the party is such a fox.
Meaning: To deceive someone.
● Example Sentence: He foxed me into believing his story.