vixen

• Sustantivo que puede referirse a la zorra hembra o a una mujer considerada maliciosa o de mal genio.

A noun that can refer to a female fox, or to a woman considered to be spiteful or ill-tempered.

1. B1formal

   A female fox, especially in the context of wildlife or hunting.

   Zorra hembra

   • The vixen carefully led her cubs through the forest.
   • Hunters spotted a vixen near the edge of the woods.
   • A vixen's den is often hidden under thick bushes.

2. Ill-tempered womanB2informal

   A woman who is considered to be quarrelsome, sharp-tongued, or spiteful.

   Mujer de mal genio

   • The old woman was known as a vixen for her harsh words.
   • She turned into a real vixen when someone disagreed with her.
   • The character in the play was a cunning vixen who caused trouble.

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   Antónimosangelsweetheart