fox

• Substantiv, das ein kleines bis mittelgroßes, allesfressendes Säugetier aus der Familie der Hundeartigen bezeichnet, bekannt für spitze Ohren, einen buschigen Schwanz und seinen Ruf als listiges Tier. Umgangssprachlich auch für einen schlauen oder gerissenen Menschen.

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.

1. Wild animalA1formal

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

   Fuchs

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

   Synonymereynardtod

2. Clever personB2informal

   A person who is cunning, sly, or clever.

   Schlauer Fuchs

   • 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.

   Synonymesharpiesmart aleck

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden zu täuschen, irrezuführen oder zu überlisten, oft durch List oder Geschicklichkeit.

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

1. Deceive or trickB2informal

   To deceive someone by being clever or cunning.

   Täuschen

   • 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.

   Synonymebamboozlebeguilecheatdeceivedupefoolhoodwinkoutsmartoutwittrick

   Antonymedisabuseenlighteninform

2. Confuse or puzzleB2informalbritish

   To cause confusion or bewilderment.

   Verwirren

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

   Synonymebafflebamboozlebewilderconfuseflummoxmystifyperplexpuzzle