Vixen

/ˈvɪksən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A female fox.

The vixen led her cubs through the dense underbrush.

A cunning or sneaky woman; sometimes used to describe a woman who is sexually seductive or aggressive.

She was known as a vixen, charming everyone with her wit and beauty.

A malicious or spiteful woman.

The gossip spread by that vixen caused a lot of trouble in the office.

Middle English vixene, from Old English vif (female) + a diminutive suffix.

vixenish behavior

Describing someone as cunning or treacherously charming.

a vixen at heart

Referring to someone who is inherently sly or cunning.

like a vixen

To act in a sly or cunning manner.

fox

A cunning animal known for its cleverness.

sly

Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.

cunning

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit.

A woman who is manipulative and attractive.

Watch out for her, she's a total vixen.

Someone who uses their charm to get what they want.

He can't resist her; she's such a vixen.