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tomfoolery

 

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Noun tomfoolery has 1 sense
  1. folly, foolery, tomfoolery, craziness, lunacy, indulgence - foolish or senseless behavior
    --1 is a kind of play, frolic, romp, gambol, caper
    --1 has particulars:
     meshugaas, mishegaas, mishegoss; buffoonery, clowning, frivolity, harlequinade, prank

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Tomfoolery

Definition:

noun

1. Foolish or silly behavior; prankish or playful activity undertaken simply for amusement.

2. Deceptive or deceitful actions meant to mislead or trick others.

Examples:

Sense 1:

  • Don't mind their tomfoolery, they're just having fun.
  • The children engaged in all sorts of tomfoolery at the birthday party.

Sense 2:

  • She got away with her tomfoolery before anyone realized she had stolen the painting.
  • The salesman's tomfoolery convinced the customer to make a pricey purchase.

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