fawn vs sandy

fawn

adj
  • Of the fawn colour. 

noun
  • A pale brown colour tinted with yellow, like that of a fawn. 

  • A servile cringe or bow. 

  • Base flattery. 

  • A young deer. 

verb
  • To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon). 

  • To show devotion or submissiveness by wagging its tail, nuzzling, licking, etc. 

  • To exhibit affection or attempt to please. 

  • To give birth to a fawn. 

sandy

adj
  • Having the colour of sand. 

  • Like sand, especially in texture. 

  • Containing sand. 

  • Sprinkled with sand. 

  • Covered with sand. 

noun
  • A sandwich 

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