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    tomfool
    /ˌtɒmˈfuːl/

    noun

    • 1. a foolish person: dated "she was destined to take part in some tomfool caper"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tomfoolTomfool Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of TOMFOOL is a great fool : blockhead.

  3. www.oed.com › dictionary › tomfool_ntomfool, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    What does the word tomfool mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word tomfool. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the word tomfool? Fewer than 0.01 occurrences per million words in modern written English. How is the word tomfool pronounced? Where does the word tomfool come from?

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTOMFOOL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A. a fool b. (as modifier).... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › tomfoolTomfool - definition of tomfool by The Free Dictionary

    Define tomfool. tomfool synonyms, tomfool pronunciation, tomfool translation, English dictionary definition of tomfool. n. A stupid or foolish person. adj. Extremely foolish or stupid.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtomfool noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of tomfool noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › tomfooltomfool - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 27, 2024 · tomfool (plural tomfools) A silly or stupid person, especially a boy or man. ( Caribbean , colloquial ) Any of various tyrant flycatchers viewed as foolishly confiding .

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tomfoolTomfool - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘tomfool'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryTOMFOOL - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

    A complete guide to the word "TOMFOOL": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › tomfoolTomfool Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Tomfool definition: A stupid or foolish person.

  11. www.definitions.net › definition › tomfoolWhat does tomfool mean? - Definitions.net

    A tomfool is a person who acts in a foolish or silly manner. This term is often used to describe someone who is exhibiting ridiculous, senseless or irresponsible behavior. tom′fōōl, n. a great fool: a trifling fellow.— v.i. to act foolishly.— n.Tomfool′ery, foolish trifling or jesting: buffoonery.— adj.Tom′foolish. [Tom.] How to pronounce tomfool?