Fowl

/faʊl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A bird, especially a domesticated one, such as a chicken or duck, that is often raised for food.

We raised fowl in our backyard to ensure a fresh supply of eggs.

Any bird, particularly those that are hunted or regarded as game.

The hunter returned with a variety of fowl, including quails and ducks.

An informal term for a woman, often used derogatorily.

He referred to her as a fowl, showing his contempt for her actions.

From Old English 'fūgel', related to German 'Vogel' meaning bird.

mad as a wet hen

Extremely angry or upset, often related to a fowl's aggressive behavior when wet.

to fowl up

To make a mistake or mess something up.

fowl play

An improper or unfair action, similar to foul play.

poultry

Domesticated birds raised for food, primarily chickens, ducks, and turkeys.

aviary

A large enclosure for keeping birds, especially fowl.

To mess something up.

I really fowled my chances at that job interview.

An awkward or undesirable situation.

That party turned into a fowl quickly when the argument broke out.