Definitions

1. noun

A medium-sized, carnivorous mammal of the canidae family, native to North and Central America, characterized by its grayish-brown coat and bushy tail.

“The coyote’s howls echoed through the desert night.”

2. verb

To cheat or swindle someone, often in a cunning or deceitful manner.

“He coyoted his way out of paying the bill.”

3. adjective

Cautious, wary, or suspicious, often to the point of being overly cautious or paranoid.

“The coyote politician played both sides to gain power.”