English Explanatory Dictionary

foolery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Foolish behaviour or speech.

Pronunciation

/ˈfuːləɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-foolery.wav

Word forms

foolery fooleries

Etymology

From Middle English foleri, ffollery, equivalent to fool + -ery.

Synonyms

foolishness

Derived words

April foolery tomfoolery
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