fawn
fawn
fɔn
fawn
British pronunciation
/fˈɔːn/

Definition und Bedeutung von „fawn“ im Englischen

01

a young deer, typically in its first year of life

fawn definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The forest was alive with the soft footsteps of a fawn.
02

a light grey-brown or tan color

example
Beispiele
The horse 's coat was a warm fawn.
01

hellbraun, rehbraun

displaying a light, pale brownish-tan color, often reminiscent of the coat color of young deer
fawn definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The vintage car had a classic exterior in a muted fawn shade.
Das Oldtimer-Auto hatte ein klassisches Äußeres in einem gedämpften fawn-Farbton.
to fawn
01

schmeicheln, katzbuckeln

to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage
example
Beispiele
He did n't want a yes-man who would fawn; he needed an advisor who would tell him the truth.
Er wollte keinen Jasager, der kriechen würde; er brauchte einen Berater, der ihm die Wahrheit sagen würde.
02

(of a female deer) to give birth to young

example
Beispiele
She was thrilled to see a deer fawn in her backyard.
03

(of a dog) to show excessive affection, often by rubbing against or closely following a person

example
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The hound fawned over the trainer after being praised.
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