ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fooling

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfuːlɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Fooling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of fool.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of fool.

More Meanings

  1. The act of one who fools; foolish behaviour.

Example Sentences

c. 1775, Janet Schaw, Journal of a Lady of Quality I laugh at him and use every little Art in my power to make him view things in a more cheerful light, but he knows better than I do, and tho' his good nature and politeness make him appear to be diverted with my foolings, I am sensible they do not amuse his melancholy.

Word Forms

Synonyms for fooling

Depending on context, synonyms include light, casual.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include casual, light, deceiving, cheating, misleading, prank.

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