adjective
- having an unpleasant or offensive smell or taste
- morally offensive or evil
- stormy or unpleasant weather
noun
- an action that breaks the rules in a sport or game
verb
- to make dirty or contaminated
- to commit a foul in sports
Examples
- The garbage had a foul smell after sitting in the sun.
- The detective uncovered evidence of foul play in the case.
- Foul weather forced the cancellation of the outdoor concert.
- The referee called a foul when the player pushed his opponent.
- Industrial waste can foul the river water.
- The basketball player fouled out in the fourth quarter.
- She used foul language when she was angry.
- The ship encountered foul winds during the storm.