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/faʊl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
An action or instance of committing a fault or violation.
The referee called a foul for pushing another player.
Something that is foul; an offense.
The foul odor in the room was unbearable.
verb
To make something dirty or unclean.
The factory's waste began to foul the nearby river.
To commit a foul in sports or games.
He fouled his opponent during the basketball game.
adjective
Offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste.
The foul stench from the garbage made it difficult to breathe.
Morally or ethically bad or wicked.
He had a foul temper that made him difficult to work with.
Causing harm or injury; harmful.
The fouling of the waters presented a serious environmental danger.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English fūl meaning 'foul, filthy, disgusting'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
foul play
Deceptive or dishonest behavior.
foul mood
A state of being in a bad or unpleasant mood.
foul language
Curse words or highly offensive speech.
Related Words
fouling
The act of making something dirty or polluting.
foulness
The quality of being foul; uncleanliness.
Slang Meanings
To mess up or fail.
He totally fouled his chances at the promotion.
To cheat or play unfairly.
Don't foul me like that in the game!