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fox
noun foxes
- 1. Any of various carnivorous mammals belonging to the dog family, found in most parts of the world, with a pointed muzzle, large pointed ears and a long bushy tail.
2. The fur of this animal.
3. colloq
- A cunning person. See also vixen.
- Thesaurus: rascal, Volpone, artful dodger, sly one, cunning devil, cheat, con man (
4. An attractive and usually young man or woman.
- 1. To puzzle, confuse or baffle someone.
2. To deceive, trick or outwit someone. See also outfox.
- Example: She was completely foxed by his behaviour
3. Said of paper: to become or make it become discoloured with brown spots.
adj
