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Of or like foxes. Also: Clever or cunning.

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Usage examples (37)
  • His vulpine techniques could make him a desired candidate for some lines of business.
  • vulpine cunning
  • I remember that as we said good-bye, there was that in her smile that recalled the vulpine complacency of Mona Lisa, the
  • I remember that as we said good-by there was that in her smile that recalled the vulpine complacency of Mona Lisa, the Wise.
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