foolery

/ˈfuləri/
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Other forms: fooleries

Definitions of foolery
  1. noun
    foolish or senseless behavior
    synonyms: craziness, folly, indulgence, lunacy, tomfoolery
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    types:
    meshugaas, mishegaas, mishegoss
    (Yiddish) craziness; senseless behavior or activity
    buffoonery, clowning, frivolity, harlequinade, japery, prank
    acting like a clown or buffoon
    schtick, schtik, shtick, shtik
    (Yiddish) a prank or piece of clowning
    type of:
    caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp
    light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
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