fawn
IPA: fˈɔn
noun
- A young deer.
- A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn.
- (obsolete) The young of an animal; a whelp.
- (rare) A servile cringe or bow.
- Base flattery.
verb
- (intransitive) To give birth to a fawn.
- (intransitive) To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
- (intransitive) To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).
- (intransitive, of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.
adjective
- Of the fawn colour.
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