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fawn2

Pronunciation: /fɔːn/

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Definition of fawn

verb

[no object]
  • (of a person) give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection, typically in order to gain favour:congressmen fawn over the President
  • (of a dog) show slavish devotion, especially by rubbing against someone:the dogs started fawning on me

Origin:

Old English fagnian 'make or be glad', of Germanic origin; related to fain

Do not confuse fawn with faun. Fawn means 'a young deer', 'a light brown colour', or 'try to gain someone’s approval by flattering them' (people fawn over you when you’re famous); faun means 'a Roman god that is part man, part goat'.

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