fox
Translation
fox, sly person
Examples
A red fox ran across the field.
A red fox ran across the field.
He is a sly old fox in business.
He is a sly old fox in business.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) fox ((...)) a carnivorous mammal of the dog family with a pointed muzzle and a bushy tail A clever fox outsmarted the dogs.
Similar Words
Synonyms (for sly person): trickster, operator
Etymology
From Old English 'fox', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'sly as a fox' to remember its association with cunning.