What does fox mean in English? Meaning of fox definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "fox": alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
Noun
Meaning: alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packsSynonyms: foxHyponyms: alopex lagopus
arctic fox
gray fox
grey fox
kit fox
prairie fox
red fox
reynard
urocyon cinereoargenteus
vixen
vulpes fulva
vulpes macrotis
vulpes velox
vulpes vulpes
white foxHypernyms: canid
canineMeaning of "fox": deceive somebody
Verb
Meaning: deceive somebodyExample: We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next weekSynonyms: flim-flam
fob
fox
play a joke on
play a trick on
play tricks
pull a fast one on
trickHyponyms: snookerHypernyms: cozen
deceive
delude
lead onMeaning of "fox": a shifty deceptive person
Noun
Meaning: a shifty deceptive personSynonyms: dodger
fox
slybootsHypernyms: beguiler
cheat
cheater
deceiver
slicker
tricksterMeaning of "fox": be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
Verb
Meaning: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearlyExample: These questions confuse even the experts
This question completely threw me
This question befuddled even the teacherSynonyms: bedevil
befuddle
confound
confuse
discombobulate
fox
fuddle
throwHyponyms: amaze
baffle
beat
bewilder
demoralize
disorient
disorientate
dumbfound
flummox
get
gravel
mystify
nonplus
perplex
pose
puzzle
stick
stupefy
vexHypernyms: beMeaning of "fox": the grey or reddish-brown fur of a fox
Noun
Meaning: the grey or reddish-brown fur of a foxSynonyms: foxHypernyms: fur
peltMeaning of "fox": become discolored with, or as if with, mildew spots
Verb
Meaning: become discolored with, or as if with, mildew spotsSynonyms: foxHypernyms: spotMeaning of "fox": English statesman who supported American independence and the French Revolution (1749-1806)
Noun
Meaning: English statesman who supported American independence and the French Revolution (1749-1806)Synonyms: charles james fox
foxInstance Hypernyms: national leader
solon
statesmanMeaning of "fox": English religious leader who founded the Society of Friends (1624-1691)
Noun
Meaning: English religious leader who founded the Society of Friends (1624-1691)Synonyms: fox
george foxInstance Hypernyms: religious personMeaning of "fox": a member of an Algonquian people formerly living west of Lake Michigan along the Fox River
Noun
Meaning: a member of an Algonquian people formerly living west of Lake Michigan along the Fox RiverSynonyms: foxHypernyms: algonquian
algonquinMeaning of "fox": the Algonquian language of the Fox
Noun
Meaning: the Algonquian language of the FoxSynonyms: foxHypernyms: algonquian
algonquian language
algonquinAdjective: A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail. 15th century, The Fox, verse 1: The fox went out on a chase one night, / he prayed to the Moon to give him light, / for he had many a mile to go that night / before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o. / He had many a mile to go that night / before he reached the town-o. 1879, Richard Jefferies, The Amateur Poacher, chapter1: They burned the old gun that used to stand in the dark corner up in the garret, close to the stuffed fox that always grinned so fiercely. Perhaps the reason why he seemed in such a ghastly rage was that he did not come by his death fairly. Otherwise his pelt would not have been so perfect. And why else was he put away up there out of sight?—and so magnificent a brush as he had too.15th century, The Fox, verse 1: The fox went out on a chase one night, / he prayed to the Moon to give him light, / for he had many a mile to go that night / before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o. / He had many a mile to go that night / before he reached the town-o.1879, Richard Jefferies, The Amateur Poacher, chapter1: They burned the old gun that used to stand in the dark corner up in the garret, close to the stuffed fox that always grinned so fiercely. Perhaps the reason why he seemed in such a ghastly rage was that he did not come by his death fairly. Otherwise his pelt would not have been so perfect. And why else was he put away up there out of sight?—and so magnificent a brush as he had too.Any of numerous species of small wild canids resembling the red fox. In the taxonomy they form the tribe Vulpini within the family Canidae, consisting of nine genera (see the Wikipedia article on the fox).The fur of a fox.A fox terrier.The gemmeous dragonet, a fish, Callionymus lyra, so called from its yellow color.A cunning person.(slang) A physically attractive man or woman. 1993, Laura Antoniou, The Marketplace, p.90: And Jerry was cute, you know, I liked him, but Frank was a total fox. And he was rougher than Jerry, you know, not so cultured. 2012, Adele Parks, Still Thinking of You It wasn't just that Jayne was a fox – although, fuck, was she ever a fox. That arse, those tits, those lips. They could have a really good time together.1993, Laura Antoniou, The Marketplace, p.90: And Jerry was cute, you know, I liked him, but Frank was a total fox. And he was rougher than Jerry, you know, not so cultured.2012, Adele Parks, Still Thinking of You It wasn't just that Jayne was a fox – although, fuck, was she ever a fox. That arse, those tits, those lips. They could have a really good time together.(nautical) A small strand of rope made by twisting several rope-yarns together. Used for seizings, mats, sennits, and gaskets.(mechanics) A wedge driven into the split end of a bolt to tighten it.(obsolete) A sword; so called from the stamp of a fox on the blade, or perhaps of a wolf taken for a fox. (Can we date this quote?) William Shakespeare Thou diest on point of fox.(Can we date this quote?) William Shakespeare Thou diest on point of fox.Synonyms:
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Antonyms:
be honest, surrender, replace, fall behind, fail, lose, descend, drop, fall, lower, add, enlighten, explain, aid, assist, guard, protect, surrender, abet, clear up, help, support, lose, encourage, give, be honest, aid, assist, explain, guard, protect, surrender, help, clear up, lose, give, be honest,
