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tomfoolery

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tom·fool·er·y  (tm-fl-r)
n. pl. tom·fool·er·ies
1. Foolish behavior.
2. Something trivial or foolish; nonsense.
tomfoolery
Noun
foolish behaviour
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Noun1.tomfoolerytomfoolery - foolish or senseless behavior        
foolery, lunacy, craziness, folly, indulgence
frolic, gambol, romp, caper, play - gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"
meshugaas, mishegaas, mishegoss - (Yiddish) craziness; senseless behavior or activity
buffoonery, clowning, harlequinade, japery, prank, frivolity - acting like a clown or buffoon


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tomfoolery, in imitation of certain sacred rites of our holy religion.
The Devil's Dictionary by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
Of course, my tomfoolery might compromise her; yet certain other feelings and desires had begun to form themselves in my brain.
The Gambler by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor View in context
"We have had enough of this tomfoolery," he said scornfully.
The Malefactor by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
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