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:
The mother deer protected her tiny fawn.
We saw a beautiful fawn grazing in the meadow.

Verb

to give a cringing display of either submissiveness or flattery

Example:
The new employee would often fawn over the boss, hoping for a promotion.
She hated how some people would fawn over celebrities.
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