Meaning & Definition of word "Foolery"

Foolery

/ˈfuːləri/

1. foolish behavior or actions; a state or instance of being a fool.
- Example: His constant foolery during meetings made it hard for anyone to take him seriously.
2. a foolish act or remark; a prank or jest.
- Example: The foolery of the pranksters disrupted the entire event.
3. deceitful or foolish trickery.
- Example: She regarded his foolery as nothing more than a bad joke.
4. lack of good sense; foolish behavior.
- Example: Amidst the foolery, someone actually got hurt.

Middle English fole, from Old French fol, from Latin follis 'bag, bellows', hence 'fool'.

fool's errand:

A task that has little chance of success.

play the fool:

To engage in foolish or silly behavior.

fool around:

To waste time or behave in a silly way.

fool:

A person who lacks judgment or sense.

foolish:

Lacking good sense or judgment.

foolhardy:

Recklessly bold or rash.

Meaning: Goofing off

Example Sentence: Stop your foolery and get back to work.

Meaning: Being silly

Example Sentence: His foolery at the party made everyone laugh.