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Fox Definition & Meaning

fox
noun
  1. alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
  2. a shifty deceptive person
  3. the grey or reddish-brown fur of a fox
  4. English statesman who supported American independence and the French Revolution (1749-1806)
  5. English religious leader who founded the Society of Friends (1624-1691)
  6. a member of an Algonquian people formerly living west of Lake Michigan along the Fox River
  7. the Algonquian language of the Fox
verb
  1. deceive somebody; "We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week"
  2. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"
  3. become discolored with, or as if with, mildew spots

"Fox" in song lyrics

See how fox is used in real songs:

  • "I shimmy up out of the fox"
    Aesop Rock — Winners Take All
  • "They catch me in the nude like a Samantha Fox"
    Amil f/ Beyonce' (Destiny's Child) — I Got That
  • "The corks in me like the tail of a fox"
    Dre Dog — Bakin Soda in Minnesota

Usage tips for "fox"

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Frequently asked questions

What does fox mean?
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs a shifty deceptive person the grey or reddish-brown fur of a fox English statesman who supported American independence and the French Revolution (1749-1806) English religious leader who founded the Society of Friends (1624-1691) a member of an Algonquian people formerly living west of Lake Michigan along the Fox River the Algonquian language of the Fox deceive somebody
What part of speech is fox?
Fox is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does fox have?
Fox has 10 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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