Meaning & use
fawn
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A young deer, especially one still nursing or less than a year old.
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The fawn stayed close to its mother as they crossed the meadow.
Its coat was a soft, fawn brown, spotted like a young deer's.
A note on using this word
As a verb, "to fawn over/upon" someone means to display exaggerated flattery or affection to win their favor, often with a negative, sycophantic connotation.
Words with a similar meaning
young deer
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To display exaggerated affection or flattery in order to gain someone's favor.
The new intern fawned over the CEO at every opportunity.
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