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foursquare

Having four equal sides; square.

ˈfɔːskwɛːCurrent194 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026US

Having four equal sides; square.

Origin: From ; equivalent to. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

Foursquare means: Having four equal sides; square.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.

For ESL learners

foursquare means: Having four equal sides; square.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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  • “I checked in at My Office At MDC - app.foursquare.com/share/venue/...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I am at Mercy Diabetes Center and wanted you to know. "Checkup time. A1c probably still high since I just weaned off prednisone from the winter season. Check out the details or leave a comment at: app.foursquare.com/share/checki...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I am at Chez Cookie and wanted you to know. "Home again, jiggity jig. Yup, A1c is 8.4 😳😞 Check out the details or leave a comment at: app.foursquare.com/share/checki...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026US

(by extension) Solid, robust.

Out there in the dark the city looked foursquare and massive.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026US

(cryptography) Pertaining to a four-square cipher.

Standing foursquare in the heart of the town, at the intersection of the two main streets, a "jog" at each street corner left around the market-house a little public square, which at this hour was well occupied by carts and wagons from t…
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Foursquare means: Having four equal sides; square.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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