fox

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foxes, foxing, foxed

1) N-COUNT A fox is a wild animal which looks like a dog and has reddish-brown fur, a pointed face and ears, and a thick tail. Foxes eat smaller animals.

2) VERB If you are foxed by something, you cannot understand it or solve it. [mainly BRIT, INFORMAL]

[be V-ed] I admit I was foxed for some time...

[V n] Only once did we hit on a question which foxed one of these formidable experts...

[V-ed] They're a bit foxed by the colours of the riders' jerseys and hats.

3) N-SING If you describe someone as a fox, you mean they are very clever and deceitful.

Enrico was too good, an old fox, cunning.