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tomfoolery

Pronunciation: [tɒmˈfuːləri]

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Learn how to use tomfoolery in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “behavior”

(noun) silly or foolish behavior that is often fun or entertaining. When people act in a silly way just to make others laugh or to be playful, that's tomfoolery.

Example

The kids' tomfoolery made the whole class laugh during the talent show.

Example

His serious attitude was the opposite of tomfoolery; he never joked around.

Example

What kind of tomfoolery did you see at the birthday party?

Context: “entertainment”

(noun) a lighthearted or amusing trick or joke that might seem ridiculous. When something silly is done just to amuse others, it's considered tomfoolery.

Example

The magician's tomfoolery delighted the audience with impossible tricks.

Example

The serious play had no tomfoolery; it was all very dramatic and intense.

Example

Can you remember a time when someone’s tomfoolery made everyone smile?

How to pronounce tomfoolery

Pronunciation: [tɒmˈfuːləri]

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