Foul
Slang Term
British
★★★☆☆ Moderate
Neutral
Meaning: Very bad weather.
非常恶劣的天气。
Tiempo muy malo.
ひどい天気。
아주 나쁜 날씨.
Extremely unpleasant weather—rain, wind, cold combined.
极其恶劣的天气——风雨交加、寒冷刺骨。
Tiempo extremadamente desagradable: lluvia, viento y frío combinados.
極めて不快な天気——雨、風、寒さが重なった状態。
비, 바람, 추위가 겹친 극도로 불쾌한 날씨.
Examples
- Foul weather out there. 外面天气恶劣。Hace un tiempo espantoso ahí fuera.外はひどい天気だ。밖에 날씨가 최악이야.
- Absolutely foul. 天气糟透了。Absolutamente espantoso.最悪の天気だ。완전 최악이야.
Pronunciation
/faʊl/
Usage Guide
Context: storms
Tone: emphatic
✓ Do Say
- Foul weather恶劣天气tiempo espantosoひどい天気최악의 날씨
✗ Don't Say
- Very bad weather非常坏的天气Tiempo muy maloとても悪い天気아주 나쁜 날씨
Common Mistakes
- Strong weather criticism
Origin & History
From Old English 'ful'—unpleasant, offensive.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
FoulFoul weather
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