Afoul
/əˈfaʊl/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts5 letters
Definition of Afoul
adverb
- (principally nautical) In a state of collision or entanglement.
"The ships’ lines and sails were all afoul."
- (with of) In a state of entanglement or conflict (with).
"He had a knack for running afoul of the law."