Definition

A type of behavior or speech that is silly or lacks good sense.

Example

His foolery during the meeting made everyone laugh, but it also distracted from the main topic.

Conversation

Did you see the foolery at the party last night?

Yeah, it was pretty hilarious!

I can't believe some people actually thought it was a serious event.

Right? Sometimes their foolery just makes everything more fun!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Foolery → It is formed from "fool" (from Old English *fola*, meaning a person who acts unwisely or lacks sense) and "-ery" (meaning a state or condition). The word "foolery" refers to the state or condition of being foolish or silly.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'fool' as someone who acts unwisely, and the '-ery' suffix indicates a state or condition. This helps you remember that 'foolery' means the state of being foolish.

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