fawn

IPA(Pronunciation)

/fɔːn/

intransitive of a dog

Japanese Meaning

愛情を示す、あるいは相手に好意を抱かせようとする / お世辞やへつらいで取り入ろうとする

She would fawn over the new manager whenever he walked into the office, hoping to secure his favor.

彼女は新しいマネージャーがオフィスに入るたびに媚びを売り、気に入られようとした。

Sense（1）

(intransitive) To exhibit affection or attempt to please.

Sense（2）

(intransitive) To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon).

You showed your teeth like apes, and fawned like hounds.

Sense（3）

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

fawns

（ present singular third-person ）

fawning

（ participle present ）

fawned

（ participle past ）

fawned

（ past ）