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1. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › foulFoul Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FOUL is offensive to the senses : loathsome. How to use foul in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Foul. ... archaic: something foul. foul. 3 of 4 verb ...

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FOUL definition: 1. extremely unpleasant: 2. Foul speech or other language is offensive, rude, or shocking: 3…. Learn more.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFOUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   28 meanings: 1. offensive to the senses; revolting 2. offensive in odour; stinking 3. charged with or full of dirt or offensive.... Click for more definitions.

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5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › foulFoul - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Foul is most commonly used as an adjective to describe a bad smell. As a verb, foul usually means “make dirty or messy.” You might foul your room to the point where it smells a bit foul.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionfoul adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Synonyms disgusting disgusting foul revolting repulsive offensive gross These words all describe something, especially a smell, taste or habit, that is extremely unpleasant and often makes you feel slightly ill. disgusting extremely unpleasant and making you feel slightly ill: What a disgusting smell! foul dirty, and tasting or smelling bad:

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › foulFOUL - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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   Master the word "FOUL" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.

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   What does it mean if something is foul?

   • If you describe something as foul, you mean it is dirty and smells or tastes unpleasant. ...foul, polluted water. In sports such as football, a foul is an action that is against the rules. 28 meanings: 1. offensive to the senses; revolting 2. offensive in odour; stinking 3. charged with or full of dirt or offensive....

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   How do you describe a foul person?

   • 1. If you describe something as foul, you mean it is dirty and smells or tastes unpleasant. [...] 2. Foul language is offensive and contains swear words or rude words. [...] 3. If someone has a foul temper or is in a foul mood, they become angry or violent very suddenly and easily.

   FOUL - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   What does a foul smell mean?

   • Foul is most commonly used as an adjective to describe a bad smell. As a verb, foul usually means “make dirty or messy.” You might foul your room to the point where it smells a bit foul. In general, foul can be used as an adjective meaning "bad." Foul luck is bad luck; a foul day is a bad day. As a verb, foul can mean "break the rules."

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   Where did the word foul come from?

   • The earliest known use of the noun foul is in the Old English period (pre-1150). foul is of multiple origins. Probably partly a word inherited from Germanic. Partly formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: foul adj.

   foul, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does foul language mean?

   • Foul language is offensive and contains swear words or rude words. He was sent off for using foul language in a match last Sunday. He had a foul mouth. If someone has a foul temper or is in a foul mood, they become angry or violent very suddenly and easily. Collins was in a foul mood even before the interviews began.

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   What is a foul in sports?

   • A foul is an act in a game or sport that is not allowed according to the rules. Foul is also an adjective. ...a foul tackle. 10. 11. 12.

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9. www.oed.com › dictionary › foul_nfoul, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary

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   There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun foul, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. foul has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. agriculture (early 1500s) bacteria (early 1500s) veterinary medicine (early 1500s) rowing (1840s) nautical ...