noun
- young deer, typically less than one year old
verb
- to show exaggerated attention or affection in order to gain favor
Examples
- The mother deer led her two fawns through the forest.
- Several spotted fawns grazed peacefully in the meadow.
- The politician fawns over wealthy donors at every fundraiser.
- She fawns over her boss hoping for a promotion.
- The celebrity grew tired of people who constantly fawn over him.
- Young fawns stay close to their mothers for protection.
- He fawns over anyone with money or influence.