How Do You Spell FAWN?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːn] (IPA)

The word "fawn" is spelled with the letters f, a, w, and n. The sound represented by the letter f is /f/, which is a voiceless labiodental fricative. The sound represented by the letter a is /ɔː/, which is an open-mid back rounded vowel. The letters w and n represent the sounds /w/ and /n/ respectively. When pronounced together, the word "fawn" has the phonetic transcription /fɔːn/. It can refer to a young deer or a pale yellow-brown color.

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Common Misspellings
Etymology
Idioms
Similar spelling words
Plural
Conjugate verb
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FAWN Meaning and Definition

  1. Fawn can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, fawn refers to a young deer that is not yet one year old, especially a deer of either gender. It is often characterized by its reddish-brown coat covered in white spots. Fawns are known for their graceful appearance and timid nature, as they are generally still learning to navigate their surroundings.

    As a verb, fawn primarily expresses the action of displaying excessive affection or flattery towards someone, typically in order to gain favor or approval. It can also refer to the act of groveling or behaving submissively, particularly to someone in a position of power or authority. The term often suggests a lack of genuine sincerity or genuine admiration in the excessive praising.

    In a broader sense, fawn can also describe the act of worshiping or adoring something in an excessive or uncritical manner. It implies blind admiration or idolization without considering any flaws or negative aspects. Fawning behavior can often be associated with individuals who are seeking personal gain or attempting to manipulate others through exaggerated compliments and obsequious behavior.

    Overall, whether as a noun or verb, fawn is generally associated with youthful deer, flattering behavior, and an excessive display of adoration or submissiveness.

  2. • A young deer.
    • To carry to excess the appearance of pleasure; to court favour; to flatter meanly; to cringe.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FAWN

Etymology of FAWN

The word fawn can be traced back to the Old English word fægn which means happy or glad. Over time, it evolved and took on the meaning of a young deer. This Old English term itself finds its roots in the Proto-Germanic word faginoz, meaning rejoicing or glad. Ultimately, the origins of fawn can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *pek, which denotes a sense of peace or gratification.

Idioms with the word FAWN

  • fawn (up)on sm The idiom "fawn (up)on someone" means to excessively flatter, praise, or seek the approval of someone, often in a subservient or ingratiating manner. It implies behaving in an overly obsequious or sycophantic way towards the person in order to gain their favor or favoritism.
  • fawn (up)on someone The idiom "fawn (up)on someone" means to flatter or praise someone excessively in order to gain favor or approval from them. It refers to behaving in an overly ingratiating or sycophantic manner towards someone in order to win their affection or admiration.
  • fawn (all) over someone The idiom "fawn (all) over someone" means to excessively flatter, praise, or show exaggerated admiration and adoration towards someone, often in an insincere or obsequious manner. It implies that the person showering such adoration is overly eager to please and gain favor, often disregarding their own dignity or self-respect in the process.
  • fawn (all) over sm The idiom "fawn all over someone" is used to describe excessive flattery or exaggerated admiration towards someone, often to gain their favor or approval. It implies that a person is excessively and insincerely attentive, eager to please, or overly complimentary towards another person.

Similar spelling words for FAWN

Plural form of FAWN is FAWNS

Conjugate verb Fawn

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fawned
you would have fawned
he/she/it would have fawned
we would have fawned
they would have fawned
I would have fawn
you would have fawn
he/she/it would have fawn
we would have fawn
they would have fawn

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been fawning
you would have been fawning
he/she/it would have been fawning
we would have been fawning
they would have been fawning

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would fawn
you would fawn
he/she/it would fawn
we would fawn
they would fawn

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be fawning
you would be fawning
he/she/it would be fawning
we would be fawning
they would be fawning

FUTURE

I will fawn
you will fawn
he/she/it will fawn
we will fawn
they will fawn

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fawning
you will be fawning
he/she/it will be fawning
we will be fawning
they will be fawning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fawned
you will have fawned
he/she/it will have fawned
we will have fawned
they will have fawned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fawning
you will have been fawning
he/she/it will have been fawning
we will have been fawning
they will have been fawning

IMPERATIVE

you fawn
we let´s fawn

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fawn

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fawning
you were fawning
he/she/it was fawning
we were fawning
they were fawning

PAST PARTICIPLE

fawned

PAST PERFECT

I had fawned
you had fawned
he/she/it had fawned
we had fawned
they had fawned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fawning
you had been fawning
he/she/it had been fawning
we had been fawning
they had been fawning

PRESENT

I fawn
you fawn
he/she/it fawns
we fawn
they fawn

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fawning
you are fawning
he/she/it is fawning
we are fawning
they are fawning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fawning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fawned
you have fawned
he/she/it has fawned
we have fawned
they have fawned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fawning
you have been fawning
he/she/it has been fawning
we have been fawning
they have been fawning

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it fawn

SIMPLE PAST

I fawned
you fawned
he/she/it fawned
we fawned
they fawned

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