adj

fou

Fou (adj) means Drunk (a Scots dialect word). Example: “By midnight he was fou and singing at the top of his lungs.”

adj

Drunk (a Scots dialect word).

"By midnight he was fou and singing at the top of his lungs."

How to use fou

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Scots word meaning drunk, literally related to "full."

When to use it

Dialect/informal; mainly seen in Scottish writing or speech.

more fou comparative, most fou superlative

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By midnight he was _____ and singing at the top of his lungs.

Borrowed from Scots fou, a dialect relative of "full."

ou you sou IOU Lou kou mou Zou Vou Hou thou chou

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.

What is the meaning of fou?

"fou" (adj) means drunk (a Scots dialect word).

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