foolery

Meanings

• noun

  The act of making fun of or deceiving someone, often in a playful or lighthearted way.

  - "Tom's foolery with his friends during parties is always amusing."
  - "The magician's foolery left the audience amazed."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfuːləɹi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

foolishness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with foolery
jolly , folly , merrily , quilly

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Variants

List of all variants of foolery that leads to same result
fooleries , foolery

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'foolish behavior' or 'jesting,' derived from the Old French word 'fol' meaning 'fool'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'foolery' first appeared in English literature in the late 15th century.

2. In some cultures, April Fool's Day is a day dedicated to playing practical jokes and engaging in foolery.

3. The term 'foolproof' means something that cannot fail or go wrong, and is derived from the idea of foolery being prevented.

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Related Concepts

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1. prank: A practical joke or mischievous act, similar to foolery.

2. satire: A literary or artistic work that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, often related to foolery.

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Culture

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Foolery has been a common theme in various forms of literature and art, often used to depict playful or mischievous behavior. In Shakespearean plays, for example, fools and their antics were often used for comedic effect.

How to Memorize "foolery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people playing practical jokes on each other, or imagine the face of someone being tricked.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foolery' with the idea of playful deception or mischief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase, such as 'Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me, but fool me three times and I'll call it foolery.'

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