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- [foo-luh-ree]
- /ˈfu lə ri/
- /ˈfuː.lər.i/
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- [foo-luh-ree]
- /ˈfu lə ri/
Definitions of foolery word
- noun plural foolery foolish action or conduct. 1
- noun plural foolery a foolish action, performance, or thing. 1
- noun foolery Silly or foolish behavior. 1
- noun foolery foolish behaviour 0
- noun foolery an instance of this, esp a prank or trick 0
- noun foolery foolish behavior or a foolish action 0
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Origin of foolery
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; fool1 + -ery
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Parts of speech for Foolery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
foolery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
foolery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for foolery
noun foolery
- irrationality — the quality or condition of being irrational.
- silliness — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
- craziness — mentally deranged; demented; insane.
- lunacy — insanity; mental disorder.
- bunk — A bunk is a bed that is fixed to a wall, especially in a ship or caravan.
Antonyms for foolery
noun foolery
- wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
- circumspection — Circumspection is cautious behaviour and a refusal to take risks.
- thoughtfulness — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- sense — any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body: My sense of smell tells me that dinner is ready.
- judgment — an act or instance of judging.
Top questions with foolery
- what is tom foolery?
- who is tom foolery?
- what does tom foolery mean?
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