FOXES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word FOXES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FOXES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Fox

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English fox, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vos and German Fuchs

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fɒks
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a carnivorous mammal of the dog family with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, proverbial for its cunning.

Short Definition:

carnivorous mammal

Definition:

a cunning or sly person

Short Definition:

cunning or sly person

Examples:
  • a wily old fox
Definition:

a sexually attractive woman.

Short Definition:

sexually attractive woman

Word: Fox

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fɒks
Dialects: British English
Definition:

baffle or deceive (someone)

Short Definition:

baffle or deceive

Examples:
  • the abbreviation foxed me completely

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