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What does foist mean in the dictionary?
to force upon or impose fraudulently or unjustifiably (usually followed by on or upon): to foist inferior merchandise on a customer. to bring, put, or introduce surreptitiously or fraudulently (usually followed by in or into): to foist political views into a news story.
What part of speech is foist?
transitive verb
foist
| part of speech: | transitive verb |
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| inflections: | foists, foisting, foisted |
| definition 1: | to pass off (a false or worthless article) as authentic, valuable, or worthy (usu. fol. by “off”). He foisted off several counterfeit bills on the clerk. synonyms: fob off, palm off similar words: dispose of, unload |
What does it mean if someone is foisted on you?
phrasal verb. If you say that someone foists something on you, or foists it upon you, you dislike the way that they force you to listen to it or experience it.
How do you use foist in a sentence?
Foisted sentence example Absolute fraud foisted on the people of the North East. This is the single most unpopular, unwanted nanny state legislation ever foisted upon the Scottish nation. The United States, single-handedly, started this war in the first place, then foisted it on the rest of the world.
Is foist a Scrabble word?
Yes, foist is in the scrabble dictionary.
Is there such a word as frivolously?
in a way that is characterized by lack of seriousness, good sense, or any worthwhile purpose:He had an income comfortable enough that he could spend some of it frivolously and extravagantly.
What is a lampin?
lampin. A washable diaper cloth. Submitted by anonymous on April 1, 2020.
What does it mean to be fostered?
1 : to give parental care to : nurture They are considering fostering a child. 2 : to promote the growth or development of : encourage fostered the college in its early years policies that foster competition. Foster.
What does to impose mean?
1 : to establish or apply as a charge or penalty The judge imposed a fine. 2 : to force someone to accept or put up with Don’t impose your beliefs on me.
What do you call someone who is frivolous?
foolish, idiotic, impractical, petty, pointless, senseless, barmy, childish, dizzy, empty-headed, facetious, featherbrained, flighty, flip, flippant, gay, giddy, harebrained, idle, ill-considered.