fox

[fäks]

fox Definition

a small carnivorous mammal with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, typically with a red or silver coat.

Using fox: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fox" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The fox is known for its cunning and intelligence.

• Example

  Foxes are often hunted for sport or their fur.

• Example

  The farmer set traps to keep the foxes away from his chickens.

fox Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fox

• vixen
• tod
• brush
• reynard
• brush-tail

Phrases with fox

• sly as a fox

  to be very clever and deceptive

  Example

  He managed to get away with the money by being sly as a fox.

• crazy like a fox

  to appear foolish or eccentric but actually be very shrewd and cunning

  Example

  Don't underestimate him; he may seem crazy like a fox, but he knows what he's doing.

• to run with the foxes and hunt with the hounds

  to be friends with both sides in a conflict or dispute

  Example

  He tries to run with the foxes and hunt with the hounds, but eventually he'll have to choose a side.

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Summary: fox in Brief

A 'fox' [fäks] is a small carnivorous mammal with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, known for its cunning and intelligence. It is often hunted for sport or fur, and can be a pest to farmers. The phrase 'sly as a fox' describes someone who is very clever and deceptive, while 'crazy like a fox' refers to someone who appears foolish but is actually shrewd. 'To run with the foxes and hunt with the hounds' means to be friends with both sides in a conflict.