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- [Middle English, from Old French foun, faon, feon, young animal, from Vulgar Latin *fētō, *fētōn-, from Latin fētus, offspring; see dhē (i)- in Indo-European roots.]
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The meaning of FAWN is to court favor by a cringing or flattering manner. How to use fawn in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Fawn.
someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect. synonyms: apple polisher, bootlicker, groveler, groveller, truckler. see more.
verb Old English fagnian ‘make or be glad’, of Germanic origin; related to fain. Want to learn more? Definition of fawn verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. A young deer, especially one less than a year old. 2. A grayish yellow-brown to moderate reddish brown. [Middle English, from Old French foun, faon, feon, young animal, from Vulgar Latin *fētō, *fētōn-, from Latin fētus, offspring; see dhē (i)- in Indo-European roots .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
The meaning of FAWNING is seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery. How to use fawning in a sentence.
1 day ago · 1. to show friendliness by licking hands, wagging its tail, etc. said of a dog. 2. to try to gain favor by acting servilely; cringe and flatter. courtiers fawning on a king. 3. to show affection in a solicitous or exaggerated way. usually with over.
Fawn definition: . See examples of FAWN used in a sentence.
