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Tomfoolery

/ˌtɒmˈfuːlə.ɹi/ · noun

Meaning

Foolish behaviour or speech..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Foolish behaviour or speech.
  2. (Cockney rhyming slang) Jewellery.

Example Sentences

"Do not think THAT," I put in. "It was not so at all. I grant you that my behaviour was bad—I fully confess that it was so, and make no secret of the fact. I would even go so far as to grant you that my behaviour might well be called stupid and indecent tomfoolery; but, MORE than that it was not.

Synonyms for tomfoolery

buffooneryindulgencefollyfoolery

Antonyms for tomfoolery

Related Words

fooleryfollyindulgencejestfoolingmonkeyismfoolishmenttomfuckeryfoolishnessfopperyunskillfoolocracyjackassismgoofingidiotismtriflingfuckeryfool's errandfoxerynonsense

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does tomfoolery mean?

Tomfoolery means Foolish behaviour or speech..

What is a synonym for tomfoolery?

Common synonyms include buffoonery, indulgence, folly, foolery.

What is the opposite of tomfoolery?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use tomfoolery in a sentence?

"Do not think THAT," I put in. "It was not so at all. I grant you that my behaviour was bad—I fully confess that it was so, and make no secret of the fact. I would even go so far as to grant you that my behaviour might well be called stupid and indecent tomfoolery; but, MORE than that it was not.

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