professional foul

noun

An intentional foul, usually committed to prevent a scoring opportunity.

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Meanings

nounprofessional foul (plural professional fouls)

plural professional fouls

  1. hobbiesAn intentional foul, usually committed to prevent a scoring opportunity.
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APA

professional foul. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/professional%20foul

MLA

“professional foul.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/professional%20foul. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “professional foul,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/professional%20foul.

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