Foist

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Foist

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

verb

Pronunciation

FOYST  /fɔɪst/

Definition

To impose an unwanted person or thing on someone; to pass off something inferior or unwanted as genuine or acceptable.

Plain meaning

To foist something on someone is to force it on them without their agreement — to make them accept something they didn't want or didn't choose.

Register

Informal to neutral. Mildly critical. Standard in everyday contexts where imposition is being criticised.