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foxed

/fɑkst/ /fɒkst/

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verb

To trick, fool or outwit (someone) by cunning or ingenuity.

Examples :

"The student foxed the teacher by secretly replacing the easy test with a much harder one. "

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verb

To confuse or baffle (someone).

Examples :

"This crossword puzzle has completely foxed me."

mind human communication character

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verb

To act slyly or craftily.

Examples :

"The student foxed his way through the test by quickly glancing at his neighbor's paper. "

character action attitude

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verb

To discolour paper. Fox marks are spots on paper caused by humidity. (See foxing.)

Examples :

"The pages of the book show distinct foxing."

color condition appearance material

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verb

To make sour, as beer, by causing it to ferment.

Examples :

"The brewer accidentally left the beer exposed to too much air, which foxed it and gave it a sour taste. "

food drink process

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verb

To turn sour; said of beer, etc., when it sours in fermenting.

Examples :

"The homebrew had been left in the sun too long, and it foxed before it could be bottled. "

drink food chemistry

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verb

To intoxicate; to stupefy with drink.

Examples :

"After only one glass of the strong wine, he felt foxed and had to sit down. "

drink sensation

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verb

To repair (boots) with new front upper leather, or to piece the upper fronts of.

Examples :

"The cobbler foxed my old work boots, replacing the worn leather on the toes so I can wear them a while longer. "

material wear job industry

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adjective

Of paper, having yellowish-brown stains.

Examples :

"The old book had foxed pages with brownish spots, making it difficult to read some words. "

appearance material color