fox

US /fɑːks/
UK /fɑːks/
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1.

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

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The fox darted across the field.
A clever fox outsmarted the hunters.
2.

a cunning or sly person.

:
He's a real old fox when it comes to business deals.
Don't trust him, he's a sly fox.
1.

to trick or deceive (someone).

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He tried to fox me with his elaborate story.
The magician managed to fox the audience with his quick hands.