foist off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To fraudulently or disingenuously pass (goods, or ideas) on to.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She was talking big, but the Haruhi of last year would've forced people to attend an explanatory lecture about the brigade, printed huge numbers of flyers, and foisted them off on absolutely everybody.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To get rid of (something unwanted) by giving it to someone else.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “foist off” mean?
To fraudulently or disingenuously pass (goods, or ideas) on to.
Is “foist off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.