Meaning of the word vixen in English

What does vixen mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

vixen

US /ˈvɪk.sən/

UK /ˈvɪk.sən/

a female fox

Example:

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The hunter tracked the vixen through the snow.

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The vixen led her kits to a new den.

Synonym:

she-fox

an ill-tempered or quarrelsome woman

Example:

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She can be a real vixen when she doesn't get her way.

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The old woman was known as a neighborhood vixen.

Synonym:

shrew termagant harpy virago hag