foul

/fˈa‍ʊl/

Definition & Meaning of "foul"

foul

ADJECTIVE

having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell

icky

offensive

rank

yucky

nasty

Example

The spoiled meat emitted a foul odor that permeated the entire kitchen.

The stagnant water in the pond had a foul taste, discouraging any attempts at drinking from it.

extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike

disagreeable

displeasing

off-putting

unpleasant

unpleasing

Example

The foul behavior of the unruly crowd led to their removal from the premises.

The foul sight of the decaying animal carcass repulsed passersby.

unfair or morally unacceptable, often involving unethical methods

unfair

Example

The team resorted to foul strategies to win the championship.

She did n't deserve such foul treatment from her coworkers.

outside the boundaries of fair play, especially in baseball

Example

Hitting a foul ball can stop a play in baseball.

Foul pitches are often used to tire out the opposing batter.

containing harmful or polluted substances

contaminated

polluted

tainted

Example

The foul air in the industrial zone made it difficult to breathe.

The foul smell from the garbage filled the entire street.

offensive or inappropriate, especially in language or behavior

boorish

coarse

common

crude

earthy

Example

His foul language shocked everyone in the room.

The movie contained foul jokes that many found offensive.

referring to a draft or manuscript with corrections or revisions

Example

The editor reviewed the foul manuscript before printing.

She handed in the foul proofs for final edits.

(of a ship's bottom) covered or obstructed by seaweed, barnacles, or other growths

Example

The ship was delayed due to its foul hull, which needed cleaning.

A fouled bottom can reduce a ship's speed and efficiency.

clogged or obstructed, often by dirt, debris, or waste

blocked

clogged

plugged

Example

The pipes became foul with grease and debris.

The drain was foul, unable to clear the water.

Foul

NOUN

an act in a sport that is against the rules and is not allowed

What is a "foul"?

A foul is an action in a sport that breaks the rules or is considered unfair or dangerous. It usually results in a penalty or punishment, such as awarding the opposing team a free kick, a penalty shot, or a point. Fouls can involve physical contact, like pushing or tripping, or other actions that are not allowed according to the game's rules. Depending on the sport, fouls may be classified as minor or major, with more serious fouls potentially leading to further consequences, such as a player's disqualification or suspension.

Example

The player was penalized for a foul after tripping his opponent.

The referee called a foul for pushing during the match.

to foul

VERB

to play against the rules of a game