foul (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈfaʊl/
Definition
Extremely unpleasant, offensive, or disgusting.
Examples
The smell of the garbage was foul.
He made a foul comment about her appearance.
The river water was foul and polluted.
How to Use foul
- foul language (collocation)
- Offensive or obscene words. — "The comedian's act relied heavily on foul language."
- foul play (collocation)
- Criminal activity, especially murder or violence. — "Investigators are looking into the possibility of foul play."
- foul smell (collocation)
- An extremely unpleasant odor. — "The kitchen was filled with a foul smell from the spoiled food."
- foul mood (collocation)
- A very bad or angry state of mind. — "He woke up in a foul mood and snapped at everyone."
- foul up (phrasal verb)
- To make a mistake or ruin something. — "Don't foul up the presentation by being late."
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