tomfoolery

English

Etymology

From Tom (a common man) +‎ foolery.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌtɒmˈfuːlə.ɹi/
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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈtɑmˌful.ɚ.i/, [ˈtʰɑmˌɸuɫ.ɚ.i], [ˈtʰɑɱˌfuɫ.ɚ.i]
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Noun

tomfoolery (countable and uncountable, plural tomfooleries)

  1. Foolish behaviour or speech.
    Synonym: buffoonery
  2. (Cockney rhyming slang) Jewellery.

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