foxing Definition

fox
noun foxes

1. Any of various carnivorous mammals belonging to the dog family, found in most parts of the world, with a pointed muzzle, large pointed ears and a long bushy tail.
2. The fur of this animal.
3. colloq
A cunning person. See also vixen.
Thesaurus: rascal, Volpone, artful dodger, sly one, cunning devil, cheat, con man (slang).
(N Amer)
4. An attractive and usually young man or woman.

verb foxed, foxing

1. To puzzle, confuse or baffle someone.
2. To deceive, trick or outwit someone. See also outfox.

Example: She was completely foxed by his behaviour
tr & intr
3. Said of paper: to become or make it become discoloured with brown spots.

Derivative: foxlike
adj

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon.

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foxing
noun

1. Discoloration in the form of brownish marks on paper that has been allowed to become damp.