fox

1 of 2

noun

ˈfäks

plural foxes also fox

often attributive

: any of various carnivorous (see carnivorous sense 1) mammals (especially genus Vulpes) of the dog family related to but smaller than wolves with shorter legs, more pointed muzzle, large erect ears, and long bushy tail

: the fur of a fox

: a clever crafty person

He's a sly old fox.

: a good-looking young woman or man

capitalized : a member of an American Indian people formerly living in what is now Wisconsin

archaic : sword

fox

2 of 2

verb

foxed; foxing; foxes

transitive verb

: to trick by ingenuity or cunning : outwit

: baffle

foxed by his behavior

obsolete : intoxicate

Example Sentences

Noun He's a wily old fox. she's a real fox—smart, sassy, and sexy Verb They foxed me into telling the secret. The problem had us foxed!

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

That differs from the unconvincing digital form that organic creatures like Jiminy, Honest John, a bipedal fox; or Geppetto’s cat Figaro assume through 21st century technology.

Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Officers checked the area and found a flock of turkeys and a fox, which was likely the cause of the ruckus.

Joan Rusek, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 In 2018, a fox that bit multiple people and pets at Ithaca College tested positive for rabies, according to the Ithaca Voice.

Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022 One quarry operator speculated that a large predatory bird plucked up the horse, like a modern eagle grabbing a fox, and lost control in the struggle over the lake.

Richard Conniff, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Aug. 2022 The staff helps a warthog learn to easily receive vaccines; a gorilla with tooth trouble undergoes surgery; a fennec fox is diagnosed with a rare heart condition.

Olivia Mccormack, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 Even still, this unique creature that spots deer-like and fox-like appearances continues to face threats to its life each and every day.

Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 8 July 2022 The drink of choice was Bud Light, the cans arranged in wicker baskets while a taxidermy fox looked on.

Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 July 2022 Lost in the woods, Antoinette falls asleep and awakens, her head resting against Patrick’s belly, their closeness watched by a curious deer, a wing-flapping owl, a fox, and a gamboling hare.

Armond White, National Review, 27 July 2022

Verb

Raccoon: Raccoon is very similar to fox but rarely comes in any other colors besides that of a typical raccoon which is naturally ombré.

Liana Satenstein, Marie Claire, 13 Feb. 2014 Raines has a USDA license to exhibit and sell foxes, but does the latter only to fox sanctuaries, or people who have track records owning foxes, preferably with a license similar to hers.

Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 May 2017 See More

单词	fox
释义	fox 1 of 2 noun ˈfäks plural foxes also fox often attributive 1 a : any of various carnivorous (see carnivorous sense 1) mammals (especially genus Vulpes) of the dog family related to but smaller than wolves with shorter legs, more pointed muzzle, large erect ears, and long bushy tail b : the fur of a fox 2 : a clever crafty person He's a sly old fox. 3 : a good-looking young woman or man 4 capitalized : a member of an American Indian people formerly living in what is now Wisconsin 5 archaic : sword fox 2 of 2 verb foxed; foxing; foxes transitive verb 1 a : to trick by ingenuity or cunning : outwit b : baffle foxed by his behavior 2 obsolete : intoxicate Synonyms Noun babe [slang] beauty beauty queen cookie cooky cutie cutey dolly bird [British] enchantress eyeful goddess honey knockout queen stunner Verb addle baffle bamboozle beat befog befuddle bemuse bewilder buffalo confound confuse discombobulate disorient flummox fuddle get gravel maze muddle muddy mystify perplex pose puzzle vex See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He's a wily old fox. she's a real fox—smart, sassy, and sexy Verb They foxed me into telling the secret. The problem had us foxed! Recent Examples on the Web Noun That differs from the unconvincing digital form that organic creatures like Jiminy, Honest John, a bipedal fox; or Geppetto’s cat Figaro assume through 21st century technology. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Officers checked the area and found a flock of turkeys and a fox, which was likely the cause of the ruckus. Joan Rusek, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 In 2018, a fox that bit multiple people and pets at Ithaca College tested positive for rabies, according to the Ithaca Voice. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022 One quarry operator speculated that a large predatory bird plucked up the horse, like a modern eagle grabbing a fox, and lost control in the struggle over the lake. Richard Conniff, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Aug. 2022 The staff helps a warthog learn to easily receive vaccines; a gorilla with tooth trouble undergoes surgery; a fennec fox is diagnosed with a rare heart condition. Olivia Mccormack, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 Even still, this unique creature that spots deer-like and fox-like appearances continues to face threats to its life each and every day. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 8 July 2022 The drink of choice was Bud Light, the cans arranged in wicker baskets while a taxidermy fox looked on. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 July 2022 Lost in the woods, Antoinette falls asleep and awakens, her head resting against Patrick’s belly, their closeness watched by a curious deer, a wing-flapping owl, a fox, and a gamboling hare. Armond White, National Review, 27 July 2022 Verb Raccoon: Raccoon is very similar to fox but rarely comes in any other colors besides that of a typical raccoon which is naturally ombré. Liana Satenstein, Marie Claire, 13 Feb. 2014 Raines has a USDA license to exhibit and sell foxes, but does the latter only to fox sanctuaries, or people who have track records owning foxes, preferably with a license similar to hers. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 May 2017 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German fuhs fox and perhaps to Sanskrit puccha tail First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing fox arctic fox bat-eared fox fox terrier fox grape fox fire crazy like a fox flying fox red fox kit fox gray fox smooth fox terrier silver fox toy fox terrier wire fox terrier fox trot swift fox See More arctic fox bat-eared fox fox terrier fox grape fox fire crazy like a fox flying fox red fox kit fox gray fox smooth fox terrier silver fox toy fox terrier wire fox terrier fox trot swift fox See More Kids Definition fox noun ˈfäks 1 : a wild animal closely related to the wolf that has a sharp snout, pointed ears, and a long bushy tail 2 capitalized : a member of a tribe of indigenous people formerly living in what is now Wisconsin Geographical Definition Fox geographical name ˈfäks 1 river 220 miles (354 kilometers) long in southeastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois flowing south into the Illinois River 2 river 175 miles (282 kilometers) long in eastern Wisconsin flowing northeast and north through Lake Winnebago into Green Bay Biographical Definition Fox 1 of 2 biographical name (1) ˈfäks Charles James 1749–1806 English statesman and orator Fox 2 of 2 biographical name (2) George 1624–1691 English preacher and founder of Society of Friends fox 1 of 2 noun 1 as in queen a lovely woman she's a real fox—smart, sassy, and sexy Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance queen goddess beauty cookie cooky honey cutie babe cutey belle peach beauty queen eyeful dolly bird doll charmer enchantress stunner pretty knockout pinup girl hottie coquette cover girl siren bathing beauty vamp temptress looker dish femme fatale cutie-pie dreamboat houri Antonyms & Near Antonyms bag witch hag crone frump 2 as in doll a physically attractive person both he and his twin sister are foxes Synonyms & Similar Words doll babe lovely hottie cutie cutey beauty ten goddess looker dish eyeful dreamboat stud knockout glamour-puss hunk showstopper stunner beefcake superstud Antonyms & Near Antonyms dog fox 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to puzzle to throw into a state of mental uncertainty she won't be foxed by such telemarketing tricks Synonyms & Similar Words puzzle baffle buffalo confuse bewilder perplex gravel maze rattle muddy pose stun vex fluster addle bamboozle bother muddle embarrass disturb confound fuddle befuddle stump upset mystify bemuse beat get discombobulate befog disorient flummox gull stick distress snow blow one's mind fool go to one's head unsettle trick deceive dupe hoax faze disconcert nonplus abash weird out humbug discomfort dismay string along mortify discompose disquiet mislead chagrin discomfit discountenance agitate delude hoodwink perturb take in cozen unhinge beguile misguide Antonyms & Near Antonyms satisfy assure inform reassure enlighten 2 as in to outfox to get the better of through cleverness no confidence man will ever fox me and get my hard-earned money Synonyms & Similar Words outfox fool deceive outwit outsmart defeat outslick outmaneuver thwart gull overreach outthink trick overcome foil dupe outguess circumvent baffle balk lick block frustrate hinder impede cozen conquer bar obstruct second-guess
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