Meaning of the word fawn in English
What does fawn mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fawn
US /fɑːn/
UK /fɔːn/
Noun
a young deer in its first year
Example:
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The mother deer protected her tiny fawn.
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We saw a beautiful fawn grazing in the meadow.
Verb
to give a cringing display of either submissiveness or flattery
Example:
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The new employee would often fawn over the boss, hoping for a promotion.
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She hated how some people would fawn over celebrities.
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