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Vixen – Animal Terms in English

Vixen - Animal Terms in English in real context with illustrations /ˈvɪk.sən/ (adj & noun) Definition female fox - an offensive term for an unpleasant and quarrelsome woman, fishwife, termagant Example In American English, has the word “vixen” lost its negative connotations when used to refer to a woman? I’ve only ever heard it used to refer to either literal lady foxes or women who are openly and almost aggressively sexual. I suppose someone uncomfortable with female sexuality might see that as a negative connotation, but I’ve never heard it used that way. Source: https://www.quora.com Parts of speech Adjective: vixenly ...

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