silver fox
Americannoun
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a red fox in the color phase in which the fur is black with silver-gray ends on the longer hairs.
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an attractive older person with gray or silver hair, especially a man.
noun
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an American red fox in a colour phase in which the fur is black with long silver-tipped hairs
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the valuable fur or pelt of this animal
Usage
What else does silver fox mean? A silver fox is a slang term for an older man, generally with gray or graying hair, who is considered attractive, charming, and classy. How is term pronounced?[ sil-ver foks ]
Etymology
Origin of silver fox
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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Sokol is a chatty silver fox in a champagne-hued suit, a veteran problem solver in his specific niche of queer nightlife in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Earlier this year, Pine had a slight edge with his new, short "silver fox" look which he debuted at the "Don't Worry Darling" premiere.
From Salon ● Nov. 10, 2022
"You've got a silver fox, mine's more a white walker," he joked.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2021
“Old silver fox Helio. You know he paints his hair? I’m telling you,” two-time IndyCar champ Josef Newgarden said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2021
“The High King Balekin is a friend to my lady’s Court,” Cardan says, silver-tongued in his silver fox mask.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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