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fawn2

Syllabification: (fawn)
Pronunciation: /fôn/

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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 favor or advantage:congressmen fawn over the President
  • (of an animal, especially a dog) show slavish devotion, especially by crawling and rubbing against someone.

Origin:

Old English fagnian 'make or be glad'; related to fain

Do not confuse fawn with faun. Fawn means 'a young deer', 'a light brown color', 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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