😜 Learn English Words - TOMFOOLERY - Meaning, Vocabulary Lesson with Pictures and Examples

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Tomfoolery definition (noun) foolish or overly silly behavior or actions

Tomfoolery pronunciation: tom-foo-luh-ree

Examples of Tomfoolery in a sentence:

1. My sister is far too serious to play pranks on any of our neighbors, so I had to engage in that tomfoolery by myself.

2. My mother frowns on all types of tomfoolery, from the making of funny faces to the calling of silly names.

3. People who do not take themselves or anyone else seriously are most likely to engage in ridiculous tomfoolery like putting clear tape over a doorway.

4. My favorite type of tomfoolery is the kind that makes everyone around me laugh, even if I look silly or foolish.

5. A clown’s entire act is based on tomfoolery and silliness, such as smashing pies in people’s faces and laughing in an overly ridiculous manner.

Tomfoolery synonyms and other related words for Tomfoolery

foolery, horseplay, buffoonery, folly, frolic, fun, antic, nonsense, shenanigans, poppycock, foolishness, lunacy, rubbish, shenanigan, antics, craziness, idiocy, indulgence, clowning, joking, mischief, prank, sport, absurdity, bunk, caper, claptrap, escapade, fooling, frivolity

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[xy]

we participate in a miniscule amount of tomfoolery.

[CommandRex]

we engage in a mild amount of tomfoolery

[doomsday]

I was trying to look for the actual person but ok I guess this works too

[rrasgar]

n. silliness, nonsense; foolish behaviour

[mayankkapri]

Actually this word is tomfoolery, means tomfoolery is tomfoolery 🙄does it make sense.