Foolery: meaning, definitions and examples

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foolery

[ ˈfuːləri ]

Noun

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silly behavior

Foolery refers to foolish or silly behavior, often done for amusement or entertainment. It can involve practical jokes, pranks, or nonsensical actions that are not meant to be taken seriously.

Synonyms

nonsense, shenanigans, tomfoolery.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
foolery	Used to describe silly or foolish behavior, often in a light-hearted or humorous sense. Their foolery always made us laugh during lunch breaks. Stop the foolery and focus on your work!
nonsense	Refers to words or actions that are silly, untrue, or without meaning. Often used to criticize or dismiss someone's behavior or ideas. That story is complete nonsense. You need to stop speaking nonsense and make some sense.
tomfoolery	Describes foolish or silly behavior, often in a playful and less serious sense. Similar to 'foolery' but with an old-fashioned tone. Your tomfoolery is going to get us in trouble! There's no time for tomfoolery, we need to get this done.
shenanigans	Used to describe playful or mischievous activities. Often implies a sense of trickery or chaotic behavior, but usually harmless. The kids were up to their usual shenanigans in the backyard. I'm tired of his endless shenanigans at the office.

Examples of usage

The children engaged in a lot of foolery during recess.
His foolery often lightens the mood in the office.

Translations

Translations of the word "foolery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tolice

🇮🇳 मूर्खता

🇩🇪 Narrheit

🇮🇩 kebodohan

🇺🇦 дурість

🇵🇱 głupota

🇯🇵 愚かさ

🇫🇷 sottise

🇪🇸 necedad

🇹🇷 aptallık

🇰🇷 어리석음

🇸🇦 حماقة

🇨🇿 bláznovství

🇸🇰 hlúposť

🇨🇳 愚蠢

🇸🇮 neumnost

🇮🇸 fíflaskapur

🇰🇿 ақымақтық

🇬🇪 სიბრიყვე

🇦🇿 axmaqlıq

🇲🇽 necedad

Etymology

The word 'foolery' has Middle English origins, derived from the word 'fool' with the suffix '-ery' added to indicate the action or result of being a fool. It has been used in English language literature since the 14th century, often in humorous or playful contexts to describe foolish behavior or actions.