noun

1. FAWN, a young deer
2. FAWN, a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
3. FAWN, a young deer ; especially : a deer that is less than a year old
4. FAWN, a light brown color

verb

1. FAWN, have fawns
2. FAWN, try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
3. FAWN, show submission or fear
4. FAWN, to try to get the approval of an important or powerful person by giving that person praise, special attention, etc.

1. a sports star surrounded by fawning fans
2. a student who could not wait to fawn over the new teacher