fou
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for fou, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Drunk (a Scots dialect word).
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Borrowed from Scots fou, a dialect relative of "full."
Full origin of fou →Frequently asked questions
What does “fou” mean?
The word “fou” means drunk (a Scots dialect word). In plain terms, a Scots word meaning drunk, literally related to "full.".
How do you use “fou” in a sentence?
Here is “fou” used in a sentence: “By midnight he was fou and singing at the top of his lungs.”
What part of speech is “fou”?
“Fou” is an adjective.
