fox

[ foks ]

/ fɒks /

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noun, plural fox·es, (especially collectively) fox.

any of several carnivores of the dog family, especially those of the genus Vulpes, smaller than wolves, having a pointed, slightly upturned muzzle, erect ears, and a long, bushy tail.

the fur of this animal.

a cunning or crafty person.

(initial capital letter) a member of a tribe of North American Algonquian Indians, formerly in Wisconsin, later merged with the Sauk tribe.

(initial capital letter) the Algonquian language of the Fox, Sauk, and Kickapoo Indians.

Bible. a scavenger, perhaps the jackal. Psalms 63:10; Lamentations 5:18.

a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter F: replaced by Foxtrot.

Slang. an attractive young woman or young man.

verb (used with object)

to deceive or trick.

to repair or make (a shoe) with leather or other material applied so as to cover or form part of the upper front.

Obsolete. to intoxicate or befuddle.

verb (used without object)

to act cunningly or craftily.

(of book leaves, prints, etc.) to become foxed.

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Origin of fox

First recordedbefore 900; 1960–65 for def. 8; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Old Saxon vohs, Middle Low German vos, Old High German fuhs (German Fuchs ); cf. vixen

OTHER WORDS FROM fox

fox·like, adjective

Words nearby fox

fowl mite, fowl paralysis, fowl pest, fowl pox, fowl typhoid, fox, foxberry, fox bolt, Foxborough, fox brush, Foxe

Other definitions for fox (2 of 2)

Fox

[ foks ]

/ fɒks /

noun

Charles James, 1749–1806, British orator and statesman.

George, 1624–91, English religious leader and writer: founder of the Society of Friends.

John. John Foxe.

John William, Jr., 1863–1919, U.S. novelist.

Margaret, 1833–93, and her sister Katherine (“Kate”), 1839–92, U.S. spiritualist mediums, born in Canada.

Sir William, 1812–93, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister 1856, 1861–62, 1869–72, 1873.

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How to use fox in a sentence

When surrounded by the threat of Hield’s spacing and Haliburton’s playmaking, Fox is better suited to present a threat from both the perimeter and paint.
De’Aaron Fox Isn’t An All-Star, But He’s Taken The Leap|James L. Jackson|February 25, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
CBS’s “The Equalizer,” ABC’s “Big Sky” and Fox’s “9-1-1” franchise have proven an ability to attract a large audience and, importantly, to hold their attentions week after week.
Future of TV Briefing: Paramount+’s advertising pitch leaves some buyers hesitant|Tim Peterson|February 24, 2021|Digiday
Like the rise of Fox News itself, Limbaugh, who came before Fox, gave a media voice to Republicans and conservatives.
Rush Limbaugh Leaves Behind a Conservative Movement No Longer Interested in Truth. That Alarms Me as a Conservative|Joe Walsh|February 17, 2021|Time
Streaming services cannot produce NFL gamesWhen Amazon, Twitter and Yahoo have streamed NFL games, all they did was simulcast the TV broadcasts produced by CBS, NBC and Fox.
Future of TV Briefing: TV’s upfront advertisers hold tight|Tim Peterson|February 17, 2021|Digiday

Bob’s Burgers is—with apologies to Futurama but not to Family Guy—Fox’s best animated comedy since The Simpsons.
The New Class of Comfort TV: 16 Shows to Watch When You Run Out of Friends and The Office|Eliana Dockterman|February 10, 2021|Time
Earlier this week, Huckabee ended his Fox News talk show so he could spend time mulling another bid for the Republican nomination.
Huckabee 2016: Bend Over and Take It Like a Prisoner!|Olivia Nuzzi|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Weirich said whenever she saw Fox, she was wearing something too tight.
Inside A Finishing School for Transwomen|Sharon Adarlo|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“We won the war,” the Fox News personality proclaimed last week.
Why I’m for the War on Christmas|Asawin Suebsaeng|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Presuming his demographic is largely the same as what it was when he was at Fox, they are not wealthy people.
Glenn Beck Is Now Selling Hipster Clothes. Really.|Ana Marie Cox|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Further, the two colleges selected may not even be representative of large campuses, Fox said.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: Dec. 7|PunditFact.com|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There is an odd triangular-shaped hill that rises on one side very boldly and abruptly, called the Fox's Head.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Before I set about it I wish to see you and Mr. Fox, and will call any day you may appoint.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
The revenue fox such a civil list would naturally be raised in America.
The Eve of the Revolution|Carl Becker
The town lives in these days solely upon agriculture, and the needs of neighbouring fox-hunters.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries|Charles G. Harper
Thereupon the fisherman rushed to save his cloak, and the fox bolted out at the unguarded door.
King Robert the Bruce|A. F. Murison

British Dictionary definitions for fox (1 of 3)

fox

/ (fɒks) /

noun plural foxes or fox

any canine mammal of the genus Vulpes and related genera. They are mostly predators that do not hunt in packs and typically have large pointed ears, a pointed muzzle, and a bushy tailRelated adjective: vulpine

the fur of any of these animals, usually reddish-brown or grey in colour

a person who is cunning and sly

slang, mainly US a sexually attractive woman

Bible

a jackal
an image of a false prophet

nautical small stuff made from yarns twisted together and then tarred

verb

(tr) to perplex or confoundto fox a person with a problem

to cause (paper, wood, etc) to become discoloured with spots, or (of paper, etc) to become discoloured, as through mildew

(tr) to trick; deceive

(intr) to act deceitfully or craftily

(tr) Australian informal to pursue stealthily; tail

(tr) Australian informal to chase and retrieve (a ball)

(tr) obsolete to befuddle with alcoholic drink

Derived forms of fox

foxlike, adjective

Word Origin for fox

Old English; related to Old High German fuhs, Old Norse fōa fox, Sanskrit puccha tail; see vixen

British Dictionary definitions for fox (2 of 3)

Fox¹

/ (fɒks) /

noun

plural Fox or Foxes a member of a North American Indian people formerly living west of Lake Michigan along the Fox River

the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family

British Dictionary definitions for fox (3 of 3)

Fox²

/ (fɒks) /

noun

Charles James . 1749–1806, British Whig statesman and orator. He opposed North over taxation of the American colonies and Pitt over British intervention against the French Revolution. He advocated parliamentary reform and the abolition of the slave trade

George . 1624–91, English religious leader; founder (1647) of the Society of Friends (Quakers)

Terry, full name Terrance Stanley Fox (1958–81). Canadian athlete: he lost a leg to cancer and subsequently attempted a coast-to-coast run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research

Vicente (Spanish viˈθɛnte). born 1942, Mexican politician; president of Mexico (2000-06)

Sir William . 1812–93, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1856; 1861–62; 1869–72; 1873)

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