turf toe

noun

A metatarsophalangeal joint sprain; an injury to the joint and connective tissue between the foot and one of the toes; frequently a sporting injury.

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Meanings

nounturf toe (countable and uncountable, plural turf toes)

plural turf toes

  1. countableuncountableA metatarsophalangeal joint sprain; an injury to the joint and connective tissue between the foot and one of the toes; frequently a sporting injury.

Origin

So named from the common occurrence seen in American football players, who commonly play on turf.

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APA

turf toe. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turf%20toe

MLA

“turf toe.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turf%20toe. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “turf toe,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turf%20toe.

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