Fool: meaning, definitions and examples

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fool

 

[ fuหl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

silly person

A person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person.

Synonyms

idiot, nincompoop, simpleton

Examples of usage

  • He felt like a fool for not listening to her advice.
  • Don't be a fool and take unnecessary risks.
Context #2 | Noun

jester

A jester or clown, especially one retained in a royal or noble household.

Synonyms

clown, harlequin, jester

Examples of usage

  • The fool entertained the king with his jokes and antics.
  • In medieval times, the fool would provide comic relief in the court.
Context #3 | Verb

deceive

Trick or deceive (someone); dupe.

Synonyms

deceive, dupe, trick

Examples of usage

  • He fooled his friends into thinking he had won the lottery.
  • Don't let them fool you with their fake promises.

Translations

Translations of the word "fool" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tolo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฐเฅเค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Narr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„šใ‹่€… (orokamono)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imbรฉcile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aptal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด (babo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚ (ahmaq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ป็“œ (shวŽguฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ norฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kjรกni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะผะฐา› (aqymaq)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (suleli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tonto

Etymology

The word 'fool' has origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'fol', meaning 'madman' or 'idiot'. In medieval times, a fool was often a jester or entertainer in the royal court, known for their comedic performances. Over time, the word evolved to describe someone who acts unwisely or imprudently. The concept of a fool has been present in various cultures and literature, often symbolizing foolishness or naivety.

See also: folly, foolery, foolhardy, foolish, foolishly, foolishness, tomfoolery.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,201 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.