Fawn has 10 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
"she wore dun"
2
a young deer
"The hunter froze as he spotted a fawn hiding beneath the ferns in the clearing."
3
A young deer.
"He fawned over the new boss by nodding and smiling whenever she walked into the room."
Verb
1
show submission or fear
"The younger dog tried to fawn at the older one by tucking its tail and lowering its head whenever they approached."
2
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
"He is always kowtowing to his boss"
4
To give birth to a fawn.
"The manager noticed his assistant fawning over him during every meeting, constantly agreeing and offering praise just to keep a favor going."
5
To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
Adjective
1
Of the fawn colour.
"The deer's coat was a soft, warm shade of tawny brown known as fawn."
Example Sentences
"she wore dun"
noun
"He is always kowtowing to his boss"
verb
"deer fawn"
verb
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