noun

fox

fox, sly person

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.

((a/the)) fox a wild animal of the dog family A fox lives in the woods.

Synonyms: canine; Related animals: coyote, wolf

From Proto-Germanic *fuhsaz.

Think of the phrase 'sly as a fox' to remember its connection to being clever and cunning.

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