Foisting — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈfȯist/

Meaning & Definition of Foisting

Foisting (verb)

  1. to introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
  2. to force another to accept especially by stealth or deceit
  3. to pass off as genuine or worthy

Foisting (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable

    "shopkeepers who foist shoddy souvenirs on unsuspecting tourists"

    similar: fobbing off, palming, palming off, passing off, wishing
    related: entailing, forcing, imposing, inflicting, counterfeiting, faking, forging, distorting, falsifying, misrepresenting

Related Entry: Foist (verb)

Foist is a different word from Foisting. The synonyms below are for foist, not for foisting.

  1. to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable

    "shopkeepers who foist shoddy souvenirs on unsuspecting tourists"

    similar: fob off, palm, palm off, pass off, wish
    related: entail, force, impose, inflict, counterfeit, fake, forge, distort, falsify, misrepresent

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Foisting

The most common words with a similar meaning to Foisting:

fobbing off, palming, palming off, passing off, wishing

Related Words for Foisting

entailing, forcing, imposing, inflicting, counterfeiting, faking, forging, distorting, falsifying, misrepresenting

Word Forms of Foisting

Inflections: foisted, foists

Origin & Etymology of Foisting

probably from obsolete Dutch vuisten to take into one's hand, from Middle Dutch vuysten, from vuyst fist; akin to Old English fȳst fist

First known use: circa 1587

Frequently Asked Questions about Foisting

What does "Foisting" mean?

"Foisting" means to introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant. As a verb, it is defined as: to introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant.

What is another word for "Foisting"?

Other words for "Foisting" include fobbing off, palming, palming off, passing off and wishing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Foisting" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Foisting"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Foisting". Common alternatives include fobbing off, palming, palming off, passing off and wishing.

How do you use "Foisting" in a sentence?

Examples of "Foisting" in a sentence: "shopkeepers who foist shoddy souvenirs on unsuspecting tourists".

Is "Foisting" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Foisting" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Foisting"?

"Foisting" is pronounced /ˈfȯist/.

What is the origin of the word "Foisting"?

"Foisting" comes from probably from obsolete Dutch vuisten to take into one's hand, from Middle Dutch vuysten, from vuyst fist; akin to Old English fȳst fist. First known use: circa 1587.

What is another word for "Foisting" meaning "to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable"?

When "Foisting" (verb) means to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable, synonyms include fobbing off, palming, palming off, passing off and wishing.