foul — having an unpleasant smell; disgusting
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an unpleasant smell; disgusting
Pronunciation (IPA): /faʊl/
Korean meaning: 악취가 나는, 역겨운
Korean pronunciation: **파**울
Example Sentences
- The chef's mood turned foul when he discovered someone had eaten his secret ingredient - pickled garlic ice cream.
- My roommate's gym socks smell so foul that even the washing machine refuses to clean them.
- The politician's foul remarks during the debate cost him many votes.
foul
ADJECTIVE//faʊl//
having an unpleasant smell; disgusting
having an unpleasant smell; disgusting
The farmer's scowl deepens at the foul smell from his fowl
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'fūl' meaning 'disgusting' or 'rotting', related to Old Norse 'fúll' and Germanic roots meaning 'stinking' or 'putrid'. The word has cognates in other Germanic languages with similar meanings.
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📝Examples
“The chef's mood turned foul when he discovered someone had eaten his secret ingredient - pickled garlic ice cream.”
“My roommate's gym socks smell so foul that even the washing machine refuses to clean them.”
“The politician's foul remarks during the debate cost him many votes.”
“Factory emissions have fouled the once pristine lake.”
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