How to Pronounce "spoil for"
expression
ˈspɔɪɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SPOYL-for
spˈɔɪl/ /fˈɔː
sp-OYL-for
Definition
To be very eager or ready to start a fight, argument, or trouble, usually in an aggressive way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɔɪɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
spˈɔɪl/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPOYL-for
UK
sp-OYL-for
Listen in Context
He’s spoiling for a fight after the bad news.
She seemed spoiling for an argument at dinner.
Don’t talk to him; he’s spoiling for trouble.
He looks like he’s spoiling for a fight after what happened.