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fox

Definition

  • noun: a small wild animal that is related to dogs and that has a long pointed nose and a bushy tail
  • noun: any of various carnivorous 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
  • verb: to trick or fool (someone)
  • often used before another noun

Examples

  • She's 'crazy like a fox'. [=she seems foolish or strange but is actually very clever]

  • She's a real 'fox'. [=she's a very attractive woman]

  • They 'foxed' me into telling the secret.

Movie quotes

  • (..) MURPHY: Hey, Vanilla Ice. We got a game here. Let's bring it in. Man, I had to. I had to. Oh, man, over there. Who is that stone-cold fox? Oh, it's my girlfriend. MAN: Take no prisoners, bro. MIKE: Oh, hey, there's my girl. - Hey. (..)
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