How Do You Spell OUTFOXING?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtfˈɒksɪŋ] (IPA)

Outfoxing is spelled with eight letters, starting with the letter 'o' and ending with the letter 'g'. It is pronounced as aʊtˈfɒksɪŋ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word is derived from the noun 'fox' and the verb 'out', meaning to surpass or overcome someone through cunning or intelligence. The 'ou' in the beginning represents the 'ow' sound, and the 'ing' at the end represents the present participle form of the verb. The spelling of outfoxing clearly shows the word's meaning of outsmarting the fox.

OUTFOXING Meaning and Definition

  1. Outfoxing refers to the act of deceiving or outsmarting someone, typically in a clever or sly manner. The term originates from the idiomatic expression of competing with a fox or attempting to outwit one. It implies taking advantage of one's wit, cunning, or strategic thinking to gain an advantage over an opponent.

    In the context of human interactions, outfoxing involves using one's superior intelligence or shrewdness to deceive or surpass someone else's actions or expectations. It often entails strategizing and developing novel approaches to achieve a desired outcome while subverting the expectations or plans of others.

    Outfoxing implies the ability to anticipate the moves of an adversary and devise countermeasures or manipulations to stay one step ahead. This can involve various tactics such as bluffing, misdirection, or exploiting weaknesses in an opponent's logic or behavior.

    Outfoxing is closely related to the concept of cunning or craftiness, but it also emphasizes the competitive aspect of trying to outsmart someone. It requires quick thinking, adaptability, and psychological prowess to manipulate situations or individuals to one's advantage.

    Overall, outfoxing involves using one's intellect and wit to gain an upper hand over others in a subtle or strategic manner. It is an artful skill that often carries implications of cleverness, resourcefulness, and a keen understanding of human behavior.

Common Misspellings for OUTFOXING

Etymology of OUTFOXING

The word "outfoxing" is derived from the verb "outfox", which means to defeat or outsmart someone through cunning or cleverness. The term originated by combining the prefix "out-" (meaning "to surpass" or "to defeat") with the noun "fox", referring to the animal known for being sly and cunning.

Similar spelling word for OUTFOXING

Conjugate verb Outfoxing

CONDITIONAL

I would outfox
we would outfox
you would outfox
he/she/it would outfox
they would outfox

FUTURE

I will outfox
we will outfox
you will outfox
he/she/it will outfox
they will outfox

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outfoxed
we will have outfoxed
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they will have outfoxed

PAST

I outfoxed
we outfoxed
you outfoxed
he/she/it outfoxed
they outfoxed

PAST PERFECT

I had outfoxed
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you had outfoxed
he/she/it had outfoxed
they had outfoxed

PRESENT

I outfox
we outfox
you outfox
he/she/it outfoxes
they outfox

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outfoxed
we have outfoxed
you have outfoxed
he/she/it has outfoxed
they have outfoxed
I am outfoxing
we are outfoxing
you are outfoxing
he/she/it is outfoxing
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I was outfoxing
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I will be outfoxing
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I would be outfoxing
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