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fox in Dutch

fox in Dutch is vos, schelm — fox means a small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.

fox in Dutch

vos
noun
vos
noun
(metaphor) A cunning person.
schelm
noun
(metaphor) A cunning person.

What does "fox" mean?

  1. noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
    "A fox slipped through the hedge at dusk."
  2. noun A cunning or crafty person.
    "That old fox always finds a loophole."
  3. adj Informal: a very attractive person (usually described as "foxy").
    "Everyone agreed she was quite the fox."
  4. verb To trick or outwit someone through cunning.
    "The magician's trick foxed the entire audience."
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fox in a sentence

  • A fox slipped through the hedge at dusk.
  • We watched a fox trotting across the garden at night.
  • That old fox always finds a loophole.
  • My uncle is a clever fox who never loses at cards.

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What is "fox" in Dutch?
"fox" in Dutch is vos, schelm. fox means: A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
How do you use "fox" in a sentence?
Example: "A fox slipped through the hedge at dusk." In Dutch, "fox" is vos, schelm.
Are there other ways to say "fox" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "fox": vos, schelm.
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