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- Dictionaryfawn/fɔːn/
noun
- 1. a young deer in its first year: "a six-month-old roe fawn"
- 2. a light brown colour: "soft shades of pale green and fawn"
verb
- 1. (of a deer) produce young: "the forest was closed for hunting when the does were fawning"
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Learn the meanings and usage of the word fawn as a verb and a noun. Fawn can mean to show affection, to court favor, or to refer to a young deer or a light color.
Fawn can mean a young deer, a pale yellowish-brown colour, or a verb meaning to praise someone excessively. Learn how to use fawn in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.
Learn the meaning of fawn as a noun, adjective and verb in English, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say fawn in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, French and more.
A fawn is a young deer, but it's also a verb meaning to try and win favor by flattering. You might fawn over Bambi if you want to hang out with the cute and fuzzy gang. As a verb, fawn either refers to an attempt to get on someone’s good side, or, oddly enough, to give birth to a deer.
noun. 1. a young deer of either sex aged under one year. 2. a. a light greyish-brown colour. b. (as adjective) a fawn raincoat. 3. See in fawn. verb. 4.
Learn the different meanings and uses of the word fawn, such as a young deer, a color, or a verb. See examples, synonyms, and word history of fawn.
Fawn can be a noun meaning a young deer or a light yellowish brown color, or a verb meaning to seek favor by flattery or to behave affectionately. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of fawn with examples and translations.
