Phrase guide

foist off

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To fraudulently or disingenuously pass (goods, or ideas) on to.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To get rid of (something unwanted) by giving it to someone else.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

sell as genuine, sell with the intention to deceive

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: palm off, fob off

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sell

History

Etymology

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