foolery

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun foolish or senseless behavior

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

folly, tomfoolery, craziness, lunacy, indulgence

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