4 letter words starting with f
Welcome to a fantastic foray into the world of four-letter F words! From the everyday to the extraordinary, these words are bound to fuel your curiosity and fire up your vocabulary. Get ready to find fun and flair in this fabulous collection of F-words that are sure to fascinate!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| from | 9 | Out of the neighborhood of; lessening or losing proximity to; leaving behind; by reason of; out of; by aid of; -- used whenever departure, setting out, commencement of action, being, state, occurrence, etc., or procedure, emanation, absence, separation, etc., are to be expressed. It is construed with, and indicates, the point of space or time at which the action, state, etc., are regarded as setting out or beginning; also, less frequently, the source, the cause, the occasion, out of which anything proceeds; the anitithesis and correlative of to; | it is one hundred miles from Boston to Springfield |
| find | 8 | the act of discovering something | - |
| feel | 7 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | the feel of the city excited him |
| fuck | 13 | have sexual intercourse with | - |
| fine | 7 | money extracted as a penalty | - |
| face | 9 | a contorted facial expression | - |
| five | 10 | a team that plays basketball | - |
| four | 7 | being one more than three | - |
| fire | 7 | call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) | - |
| free | 7 | not taken up by scheduled activities | a free hour between classes |
| food | 8 | any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment | food and drink |
| full | 7 | increase in phase | - |
| fact | 9 | a concept whose truth can be proved | scientific hypotheses are not facts |
| film | 9 | make a film or photograph of something | - |
| fast | 7 | unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause | fast friends |
| fall | 7 | move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way | The barometer is falling |
| felt | 7 | change texture so as to become matted and felt-like | The fabric felted up after several washes |
| feet | 7 | - | - |
| fear | 7 | regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | - |
| fish | 10 | (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Pisces | - |
| fool | 7 | a person who lacks good judgment | - |
| fell | 7 | pass away rapidly | - |
| fair | 7 | (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections | fair copy |
| foot | 7 | lowest support of a structure | he stood at the foot of the tower |
| form | 9 | the visual appearance of something or someone | - |
| feed | 8 | food for domestic livestock | - |
| flat | 7 | a deflated pneumatic tire | - |
| file | 7 | record in a public office or in a court of law | file for divorce |
| fake | 11 | tamper, with the purpose of deception | - |
| fill | 7 | make full, also in a metaphorical sense | fill a container |
| fate | 7 | decree or designate beforehand | - |
| farm | 9 | cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques | - |
| fail | 7 | disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake | His sense of smell failed him this time |
| firm | 9 | not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall | stocks are still firm |
| flag | 8 | a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device | - |
| fuel | 7 | provide with fuel | - |
| flow | 10 | something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously | the museum had planned carefully for the flow of visitors |
| flew | 10 | - | - |
| foul | 7 | become or cause to become obstructed | - |
| flip | 9 | the act of flipping a coin | - |
| fond | 8 | extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent | hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother |
| folk | 11 | people in general (often used in the plural) | they're just country folk |
| fame | 9 | the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed | - |
| fund | 8 | a reserve of money set aside for some purpose | - |
| fist | 7 | a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting) | - |
| fuss | 7 | a quarrel about petty points | - |
| fold | 8 | a folded part (as in skin or muscle) | - |
| ford | 8 | 38th President of the United States; appointed vice president and succeeded Nixon when Nixon resigned (1913-2006) | - |
| frog | 8 | a person of French descent | - |
| fart | 7 | a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus | - |
| fort | 7 | a fortified defensive structure | - |
| flee | 7 | run away quickly | - |
| fled | 8 | - | - |
| fare | 7 | an agenda of things to do | - |
| fork | 11 | the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches | they took the south fork |
| fade | 8 | gradually ceasing to be visible | - |
| fuse | 7 | any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant | - |
| fury | 10 | state of violent mental agitation | - |
| fang | 8 | a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon | - |
| foam | 9 | a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid | the beer had a thick head of foam |
| flea | 7 | any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap | - |
| funk | 11 | draw back, as with fear or pain | - |
| flop | 9 | exactly | he fell flop on his face |
| flaw | 10 | an imperfection in an object or machine | a flaw caused the crystal to shatter |
| flap | 9 | the motion made by flapping up and down | - |
| frat | 7 | a social club for male undergraduates | - |
| fuji | 14 | shrubby Japanese cherry tree having pale pink blossoms | - |
| fore | 7 | near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane | the captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments |
| frau | 7 | a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman | - |
| fest | 7 | - | - |
| foxy | 17 | marked by skill in deception | a foxy scheme |
| fret | 7 | gnaw into; make resentful or angry | - |
| foil | 7 | a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through | the fins of a fish act as hydrofoils |
| feat | 7 | a notable achievement | he performed a great feat |
| fats | 7 | - | - |
| fend | 8 | withstand the force of something | The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow |
| fern | 7 | any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores | - |
| fifi | 10 | - | - |
| fiat | 7 | a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) | - |
| feud | 8 | a bitter quarrel between two parties | - |
| fido | 8 | - | - |
| fuzz | 25 | uncomplimentary terms for a policeman | - |
| flan | 7 | open pastry filled with fruit or custard | - |
| fess | 7 | (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield | - |
| flex | 14 | bend a joint | flex your wrists |
| fane | 7 | - | - |
| fado | 8 | a sad Portuguese folksong | - |
| fink | 11 | someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police | - |
| font | 7 | a specific size and style of type within a type family | - |
| fizz | 25 | become bubbly or frothy or foaming | - |
| flor | 7 | - | - |
| fife | 10 | a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band | - |
| faux | 14 | not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article | faux pearls |
| foss | 7 | - | - |
| flux | 14 | (physics) the number of changes in energy flow across a given surface per unit area | - |
| flog | 8 | beat severely with a whip or rod | The teacher often flogged the students |
| frig | 8 | - | - |
| flak | 11 | artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes | - |
| fowl | 10 | a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl | - |
| fawn | 10 | a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color | - |
| fora | 7 | - | - |
| fray | 10 | a noisy fight | - |
| foal | 7 | a young horse | - |
| flit | 7 | move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart | The hummingbird flitted among the branches |
| flay | 10 | strip the skin off | - |
| fete | 7 | an elaborate party (often outdoors) | - |
| feck | 13 | - | - |
| flab | 9 | loose or flaccid body fat | - |
| faro | 7 | a card game in which players bet against the dealer on the cards he will draw from a dealing box | - |
| fief | 10 | a piece of land held under the feudal system | - |
| fume | 9 | treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests | - |
| flax | 14 | fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric | - |
| fugu | 8 | a blowfish highly prized as a delicacy in Japan but highly dangerous because the skin and organs are poisonous | - |
| fain | 7 | in a willing manner | I would fain do it |
| frag | 8 | - | - |
| faze | 16 | disturb the composure of | - |
| feta | 7 | - | - |
| floe | 7 | a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea | - |
| flue | 7 | flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor | - |
| faun | 7 | ancient Italian deity in human shape, with horns, pointed ears and a goat's tail; equivalent to Greek satyr | - |
| fino | 7 | - | - |
| feeb | 9 | - | - |
| fere | 7 | - | - |
| fuze | 16 | any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant | - |
| fash | 10 | - | - |
| fens | 7 | - | - |
| flam | 9 | - | - |
| fogy | 11 | someone whose style is out of fashion | - |
| fars | 7 | - | - |
| fils | 7 | 100 Yemeni fils are worth one Yemeni rial | - |
| fons | 7 | - | - |
| flub | 9 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | - |
| fris | 7 | - | - |
| frow | 10 | - | - |
| faan | 7 | - | - |
| faas | 7 | - | - |
| fabs | 9 | - | - |
| fads | 8 | - | - |
| fady | 11 | - | - |
| faff | 13 | - | - |
| fags | 8 | - | - |
| fahs | 10 | - | - |
| faik | 11 | - | - |
| faix | 14 | - | - |
| falx | 14 | - | - |
| fand | 8 | - | - |
| fank | 11 | - | - |
| fano | 7 | - | - |
| fans | 7 | - | - |
| fard | 8 | - | - |
| farl | 7 | - | - |
| faur | 7 | - | - |
| faut | 7 | - | - |
| fava | 10 | - | - |
| fave | 10 | - | - |
| faws | 10 | - | - |
| fays | 10 | - | - |
| feal | 7 | - | - |
| feds | 8 | - | - |
| feen | 7 | - | - |
| feer | 7 | - | - |
| fees | 7 | - | - |
| fegs | 8 | - | - |
| fehm | 12 | - | - |
| fehs | 10 | - | - |
| feis | 7 | - | - |
| feme | 9 | - | - |
| fems | 9 | - | - |
| feni | 7 | - | - |
| fent | 7 | - | - |
| feod | 8 | - | - |
| ferm | 9 | - | - |
| fets | 7 | - | - |
| fett | 7 | - | - |
| feus | 7 | - | - |
| fews | 10 | - | - |
| feys | 10 | - | - |
| fiar | 7 | - | - |
| fibs | 9 | - | - |
| fice | 9 | a nervous belligerent little mongrel dog | - |
| fico | 9 | - | - |
| fids | 8 | - | - |
| fier | 7 | - | - |
| figo | 8 | - | - |
| figs | 8 | - | - |
| fike | 11 | - | - |
| fiky | 14 | - | - |
| fila | 7 | - | - |
| filk | 11 | - | - |
| filo | 7 | - | - |
| fini | 7 | - | - |
| fins | 7 | - | - |
| fiqh | 19 | - | - |
| firk | 11 | - | - |
| firn | 7 | - | - |
| firs | 7 | - | - |
| fisc | 9 | a state treasury or exchequer or a royal treasury; originally the public treasury of Rome or the emperor's private purse | - |
| fisk | 11 | - | - |
| fits | 7 | - | - |
| fitt | 7 | - | - |
| fixt | 14 | - | - |
| fleg | 8 | - | - |
| fley | 10 | - | - |
| flic | 9 | - | - |
| flim | 9 | - | - |
| flir | 7 | - | - |
| flix | 14 | - | - |
| flob | 9 | - | - |
| floc | 9 | a small loosely aggregated mass of flocculent material suspended in or precipitated from a liquid | - |
| flox | 14 | - | - |
| flus | 7 | - | - |
| fobs | 9 | - | - |
| foci | 9 | - | - |
| foen | 7 | - | - |
| foes | 7 | - | - |
| fogs | 8 | - | - |
| fohn | 10 | a warm dry wind that blows down the northern slopes of the Alps | - |
| fohs | 10 | - | - |
| foid | 8 | - | - |
| foin | 7 | - | - |
| fone | 7 | - | - |
| foos | 7 | - | - |
| fops | 9 | - | - |
| forb | 9 | - | - |
| foud | 8 | - | - |
| fous | 7 | - | - |
| foys | 10 | - | - |
| fozy | 19 | - | - |
| frab | 9 | - | - |
| frae | 7 | - | - |
| frap | 9 | make secure by lashing | frap a sail |
| fras | 7 | - | - |
| frib | 9 | - | - |
| frit | 7 | - | - |
| friz | 16 | - | - |
| froe | 7 | - | - |
| fros | 7 | - | - |
| frug | 8 | - | - |
| fubs | 9 | - | - |
| fuci | 9 | - | - |
| fuds | 8 | - | - |
| fuff | 13 | - | - |
| fugs | 8 | - | - |
| fums | 9 | - | - |
| fumy | 12 | - | - |
| fung | 8 | - | - |
| funs | 7 | - | - |
| furl | 7 | form into a cylinder by rolling | - |
| furr | 7 | - | - |
| furs | 7 | - | - |
| fusc | 9 | - | - |
| fusk | 11 | - | - |
| fust | 7 | - | - |
| futz | 16 | - | - |
| fyce | 12 | - | - |
| fyke | 14 | - | - |
| fyle | 10 | - | - |
| fyrd | 11 | - | - |
Imagine the lively dance of language, where each letter plays a pivotal role in forming words that leap off the page or roll off the tongue. Among these, four-letter words starting with F are like sprightly performers, bringing flair and fun to our everyday speech. These words often carry a certain punchiness, aided by the forceful ‘f’ sound that commands attention. They can be playful, functional, or even a bit cheeky. Let’s delve into this fascinating world and uncover some intriguing examples that highlight their charm and significance.
About 4 Letter Words Starting with F
The letter F, positioned at the forefront of these words, wields a distinctive influence on the English language. It is one of the voiceless labiodental fricatives, which means it's produced without vocal cord vibration by forcing air through a narrow channel created by the placement of the lower lip against the upper teeth. This creates a crisp and clear sound, as in "fame," "fire," and "fuzz." The simplicity yet distinctiveness of the 'f' sound makes it easy for words starting with this letter to be understood quickly, conveying meaning efficiently.
These words often find themselves peppered throughout conversations due to their brevity and impact. Many four-letter F words are versatile, functioning as nouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs. Their compact nature allows them to slip seamlessly into various contexts, whether it’s expressing an emotion, describing a characteristic, or engaging in action. Take, for example, "flip," which can describe a movement or a change in attitude. Each word carries its own history and usage, contributing to the richness of the English lexicon.
Popular Word Examples
Let's explore some popular four-letter words starting with F that showcase their uniqueness and versatility.
Fast
- Definition: Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
- Example in a Sentence: He ran so fast he won the race.
- Fun Fact: The word "fast" has roots in Old Norse, where it meant firmly fixed or steadfast.
Fish
- Definition: A limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins, living wholly in water.
- Example in a Sentence: We caught a huge fish at the lake today.
- Fun Fact: The term "fish" can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "fiskaz."
Flap
- Definition: To move up and down or back and forth with a sudden motion.
- Example in a Sentence: The bird began to flap its wings energetically.
- Fun Fact: "Flap" also refers to a state of panic or agitation, showcasing its versatility.
Fair
- Definition: Treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination.
- Example in a Sentence: The judge was known for being fair in his decisions.
- Fun Fact: The word "fair" comes from the Old English "fæger," meaning pleasing or attractive.
Fort
- Definition: A fortified building or military stronghold.
- Example in a Sentence: They visited an ancient fort during their trip.
- Fun Fact: "Fort" derives from the Latin "fortis," meaning strong.
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words beginning with F can yield high scores and strategic advantages.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Flux | 14 | Continuous change or movement. |
| Fowl | 10 | A bird kept for its eggs and meat. |
| Faze | 16 | To disturb or disconcert. |
| Fork | 11 | A tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food. |
| Fret | 7 | To worry or be anxious. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
Wordle fans, rejoice! Here are some popular five-letter F words that can aid your game strategy.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Frost | A deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing. |
| Flare | A sudden brief burst of bright flame or light. |
| Frame | A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane. |
| Flush | A reddening of the face or skin that is typically caused by illness or strong emotion. |
| Flake | A small, flat, very thin piece of something, typically one that has broken away or been peeled off from a larger piece. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Explore some less common four-letter F words that add curiosity and depth to the language.
Fawn
- Definition: A young deer in its first year; also a light yellowish-brown color.
- Interesting Fact: The verb "to fawn" means to exhibit exaggerated flattery or affection.
- Example in a Sentence: The fawn stayed close to its mother in the meadow.
Furl
- Definition: To roll or fold up and secure neatly.
- Interesting Fact: Often used with sails or flags, the term originates from the Middle English "furle."
- Example in a Sentence: They hurried to furl the sails before the storm hit.
Frit
- Definition: A mixture of materials that are fused to make glass.
- Interesting Fact: The word has its origins in the Italian "fritta," meaning fried or baked.
- Example in a Sentence: The artists used frit to create beautiful stained glass pieces.
Fief
- Definition: An estate of land, especially one held on condition of feudal service.
- Interesting Fact: The concept of fiefs was central to the structure of feudal society in medieval Europe.
- Example in a Sentence: The knight was granted a fief by the king as a reward.
Flub
- Definition: To bungle or botch something.
- Interesting Fact: "Flub" first appeared in American English around the early 20th century, likely as a blend of "flop" and "blunder."
- Example in a Sentence: He managed to flub his lines during the performance.
Final Words
Four-letter words beginning with the letter F have a unique place in the tapestry of the English language. From common terms to rare finds, they offer a fascinating glimpse into linguistic diversity and creativity. Whether playing a game or crafting a sentence, these words add zest and precision to communication. So next time you encounter a four-letter F word, appreciate the impact and intrigue it brings to your verbal toolkit.
