Pronunciation: /fɔn/
noun a young deer
A1 The fawn followed its mother through the forest.
A2 The little fawn had spots on its back.
B1 The fawn cautiously approached the hikers in the park.
B2 The fawn gracefully leaped over the fallen log.
C1 The fawn's coat glistened in the sunlight as it frolicked in the meadow.
C2 The fawn's delicate features and innocent eyes captivated all who saw it.
verb to exhibit affection or attempt to please, as a dog does by wagging its tail, whining, or cringing
A1 The little girl fawned over the cute puppy.
A2 She fawned over the celebrity when she met him.
B1 The employee fawned over the boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
B2 The politician fawned over the voters during the campaign.
C1 The journalist refused to fawn over the powerful business tycoon.
C2 Despite his success, he never fawned over his achievements.
formal The fawn gracefully pranced through the meadow.
informal I saw a cute little fawn in the woods today.
slang Check out that baby fawn over there!
figurative She couldn't help but fawn over the new puppy.
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