Foul

/faสŠl/

The meaning and definition of Foul, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Covered with, or containing unclean matter; dirty.
    โ€œA ship's bottom is foul when overgrown with barnaclesโ€
  2. (of words or a way of speaking) obscene, vulgar or abusive.
    โ€œHis foul language causes many people to believe he is uneducated.โ€
Synonyms odious shameful wretched

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