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fouler

The correct spelling is fouler.

How to pronounce fouler

/ˈfaʊl.ə/
adjective

IPA: /ˈfaʊl.ə/

Say it like: Fow-ler

The correct spelling is fouler. Covered with, or containing unclean matter; dirty. For example: "A ship's bottom is foul when overgrown with barnacles"

Usage Examples

A ship's bottom is foul when overgrown with barnacles

His foul language causes many people to believe he is uneducated.

He has a foul set of friends.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Covered with, or containing unclean matter; dirty.
  2. 2.(of words or a way of speaking) obscene, vulgar or abusive.
  3. 3.Detestable, unpleasant, loathsome.
  4. 4.Disgusting, repulsive; causing disgust.
  5. 5.Ugly; homely; poor.

noun

  1. 1.One who fouls.

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