What is "tomfoolery" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does tomfoolery mean in English? Meaning of tomfoolery definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "tomfoolery" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "tomfoolery": foolish or senseless behavior

Noun

Meaning: foolish or senseless behavior

Synonyms: craziness folly foolery indulgence lunacy tomfoolery

Hyponyms: buffoonery clowning frivolity harlequinade japery meshugaas mishegaas mishegoss prank

Hypernyms: caper frolic gambol play romp

Pronunciation in UK: /ˌtɒmˈfuːl.ə.ɹi/

Synonyms:

absurdity, madness, craziness, horseplay, giddiness, bunk, folly, foolishness, insanity, shenanigans, fun, ridiculousness, lunacy, senselessness, silliness, high jinks, joking, ludicrousness, irresponsibility, foolery, antics, clowning, carrying-on, fooling around, funny business, kidding around,

Antonyms:

sense, seriousness,

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