fox

/fɑks/
verb
  1. To confuse or trick someone.
    • The magician's trick foxed the entire audience.
    • He tried to fox the guards by sneaking out the back door.
    • The puzzle completely foxed me for an hour.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A small wild animal of the dog family with a pointed face, bushy tail, and reddish-brown fur, known for being clever.
    • A fox darted across the road and disappeared into the woods.
    • The fox's den was hidden under the old oak tree.
    • We saw a fox hunting for mice in the snowy field.
  2. A clever or cunning person.
    • In negotiations, she was a sly fox who always got what she wanted.
    • He's an old fox when it comes to fixing cars — he can solve any problem.
    • Don't trust him; he's a fox who will trick you if you're not careful.