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    Fool

    /fuːl/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A person who lacks good sense or judgment.
    Don't be such a fool; think before you act.
    A person who is tricked or deceived.
    He played the fool and allowed himself to be easily manipulated.
    A jester or clown in historical context.
    The king's fool entertained the court with witty remarks.
    verb
    To deceive or trick someone.
    He fooled his friends into believing he was moving away.
    To act playfully or in a silly manner.
    They fooled around at the party, making everyone laugh.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'fole', from Old French 'fol', from Latin 'follis' meaning 'bellows, wind bag'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fool's gold
    A substance that resembles gold but is valueless.
    make a fool of
    To trick someone in a way that makes them look silly.
    fool around
    To act playfully or without seriousness.

    Related Words

    foolish
    Lacking good sense or judgment.
    foolhardy
    Recklessly bold or rash.
    foolery
    Behavior that is foolish or silly.

    Slang Meanings

    Goof
    He is such a goof, always making people laugh.
    Numbskull
    Don’t be a numbskull; that plan will never work.