fawn
(fɔːn )
Word forms: fawns , fawning , fawned
1. colour
Fawn is a pale yellowish-brown colour.
...a light fawn coat.
2. countable noun
A fawn is a very young deer.
The fawn ran to the top of the ridge.
3. verb
If you say that someone fawns over a powerful or rich person, you disapprove of them because they flatter that person and like to be with him or her. [disapproval]
People fawn over you when you're famous. [V + over/on/around]
Nauseatingly fawning journalism that's all it is. [VERB-ing]
Synonyms: ingratiate yourself, court, flatter, pander to
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