fox
fox Lexical Profile
fox Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A small-to-medium-sized omnivorous mammal of the family Canidae, typically characterized by a pointed muzzle, erect ears, and a long bushy tail, found natively across Eurasia, North America, and parts of Africa.
"The red fox darted across the snowy meadow, its thick coat providing insulation against the bitter winter cold."
A cunning, crafty, or sly person.
"The veteran detective was a wily old fox who could easily see right through a suspect's lies."
American A physically attractive person.
"He couldn't help but stare when she walked into the room, thinking she was a real fox."
• verb
British To baffle, confuse, or deceive (someone) through cleverness or cunning.
"The final question on the mathematics examination completely foxed even the brightest students."
To discolor or become discolored with yellowish-brown spots or stains (especially of antique paper, books, or prints).
"Improper storage in a damp basement caused the pages of the rare manuscript to fox."
• Rhymes for fox
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'fox', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'vos' and German 'Fuchs'. The verb sense meaning 'to deceive or baffle' dates from the 17th century.
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