Definition of "fawn" in англійська

noun

1. A young deer.

2. A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn.

3. (obsolete) The young of an animal; a whelp.

adjective

1. Of the fawn colour.

verb

1. (intransitive) To give birth to a fawn.

verb

1. (intransitive) To exhibit affection or attempt to please.

2. (intransitive) To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour. [with on or upon]

3. (intransitive, of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.

noun

1. (rare) A servile cringe or bow.

2. Base flattery.