fox
Translation
fox, sly person
Examples
A red fox ran across the field.
A red fox ran across the field.
He's a sly old fox in business.
He's a sly old fox in business.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) fox a wild animal of the dog family A fox lives in the woods.
Similar Words
Synonyms: canine; Related animals: coyote, wolf
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *fuhsaz.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'sly as a fox' to remember its connection to being clever and cunning.