Meaning & Definition of word "Foolery"
Foolery
/ˈfuːləri/
noun:
- 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.
Etymology
●Middle English fole, from Old French fol, from Latin follis 'bag, bellows', hence 'fool'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
fool:
A person who lacks judgment or sense.
foolish:
Lacking good sense or judgment.
foolhardy:
Recklessly bold or rash.
Slang Meanings of foolery
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.