Foul
Pronunciation: /ˈfaʊl/
Foul (adjective)
- having a very unpleasant smell or taste.
- describing weather that is very bad, with rain or wind.
- against the rules in a game or sport.
Examples
- The garbage had a foul odor.
- A foul smell came from the drain.
Common collocations: foul odor, foul stench, foul weather, foul conditions, foul play
Foul (noun)
- an action in sports that breaks the rules.
Examples
- The referee called a foul on the player.
- A foul was committed during the match.