fox

A noun referring to a small to medium-sized omnivorous mammal of the Canidae family, known for its pointed ears, bushy tail, and reputation for cunning behavior.

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1. Wild animal A1 formal

   A small to medium-sized carnivorous mammal with a pointed snout, bushy tail, and typically reddish fur.

   • A fox was spotted in the garden this morning.
   • The fox is known for its cleverness and agility.
   • Foxes often hunt at night.

   ruЛисаesZorro (animal salvaje)frRenard (animal sauvage)deFuchsptRaposazh狐狸arثعلب

   Synonyme: reynardtod

2. Clever person B2 informal

   A person who is cunning, sly, or clever.

   • He's a sly old fox who always gets what he wants.
   • She played the fox in the negotiation, outsmarting everyone.
   • Don't trust him; he's a fox.

   ruХитрый человекesPersona astutafrPersonne ruséedeSchlauer FuchsptPessoa astutazh狡猾的人arشخص ماكر

   Synonyme: sharpiesmart aleck

• foxes plural form
• foxes' possessive plural form
• fox's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to deceive, trick, or outwit someone, often by cleverness or cunning.

ruГлагол, означающий обманывать, вводить в заблуждение или перехитрить кого-то, часто с помощью хитрости или ловкости.esVerbo que significa engañar, inducir a error o burlar a alguien, a menudo mediante astucia o destreza.frVerbe signifiant tromper, induire en erreur ou déjouer quelqu'un, souvent par la ruse ou l'habileté.deVerb, das bedeutet, jemanden zu täuschen, irrezuführen oder zu überlisten, oft durch List oder Geschicklichkeit.ptVerbo que significa enganar, iludir ou levar alguém ao erro, muitas vezes por meio de astúcia ou esperteza.zh动词，指用狡猾或欺骗的手段哄骗、误导或智胜某人。arفعل يعني خداع شخص أو تضليله أو التغلب عليه بالحيلة والمكر والدهاء.

1. Deceive or trick B2 informal

   To deceive someone by being clever or cunning.

   • He tried to fox the security guard with a fake ID.
   • She foxed her opponents with a clever strategy.
   • The magician foxed the audience with his trick.

   ruОбманутьesEngañar o engatusarfrtromperdeTäuschenptEnganarzh欺骗arخدع

   Synonyme: bamboozlebeguilecheatdeceivedupefoolhoodwinkoutsmartoutwittrick

   Antonyme: disabuseenlighteninform

2. Confuse or puzzle B2 informal british

   To cause confusion or bewilderment.

   • The complex instructions completely foxed me.
   • This crossword clue has foxed me for hours.
   • The riddle foxed everyone in the room.

   ruОзадачитьesConfundir o desconcertarfrConfondre, déconcerterdeVerwirrenptConfundirzh使困惑arأربك

   Synonyme: bafflebamboozlebewilderconfuseflummoxmystifyperplexpuzzle

• foxed past participle
• foxed past simple
• foxing present participle
• foxes third person singular