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Definition of outfox

outfox

/aʊtˈfɑːks/
out · fox
Past Simple:outfoxed
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Past Participle:outfoxed
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Present Participle:outfoxing
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• verb

1

To defeat, gain an advantage over, or get the better of someone by being more clever, cunning, or resourceful.

Example

"The veteran chess player managed to outfox her younger opponent with an unexpected sacrifice."

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• Rhymes for outfox

• Nearby Words

outflow
outflux
outfly
outfox
outgo
outgoing
outgoingness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century by combining the prefix 'out-' (meaning to surpass) with 'fox', drawing on the long-standing folkloric reputation of the fox as a symbol of cunning and trickery.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outfox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outfox
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