fawn🔊

A young deer. +

A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn.

(obsolete) The young of an animal; a whelp.

Of the fawn colour.

To give birth to a fawn.

To exhibit affection or attempt to please.

To seek favor by flattery and obsequious behavior. +

(of a dog) To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc.

(rare) A servile cringe or bow.

Base flattery.