Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

foul play

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.04 in modern English

Syllables
foul -play
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any violation of rules.

Uncountable

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What does foul play mean?
Unfair, unethical, or criminal behavior, especially of a malicious or violent nature.

How to pronounce foul play

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