fool

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noun \ˈfül\

Definition of FOOL

1
: a person lacking in judgment or prudence
2
a : a retainer formerly kept in great households to provide casual entertainment and commonly dressed in motley with cap, bells, and bauble b : one who is victimized or made to appear foolish : dupe
3
a : a harmlessly deranged person or one lacking in common powers of understanding b : one with a marked propensity or fondness for something <a dancing fool> <a fool for candy>
4
: a cold dessert of pureed fruit mixed with whipped cream or custard

Examples of FOOL

  1. those fools who ride motorcycles without wearing helmets
  2. Only a fool would ask such a silly question.
  3. You'd be a fool to believe what he tells you.
  4. You're making yourself look like a fool.

Origin of FOOL

Middle English, from Anglo-French fol, from Late Latin follis, from Latin, bellows, bag; akin to Old High German bolla blister, balg bag — more at belly
First Known Use: 13th century

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