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foist

The correct spelling is foist.

How to pronounce foist

/fɔɪst/
noun

IPA: /fɔɪst/

Say it like: Foy-st

The correct spelling is foist. A thief or pickpocket.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A thief or pickpocket.
  2. 2.A light and fast-sailing ship.
  3. 3.A cask for wine.
  4. 4.Fustiness; mustiness.

verb

  1. 1.To introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant.
  2. 2.To force another to accept especially by stealth or deceit.
  3. 3.To pass off as genuine or worthy.

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