foolery

noun
UK: /ˈfuːləri/
US: /ˈfuːləri/

  1. Silly or stupid behavior; foolish acts or ideas.

    1. Stop this foolery at once, it's not funny anymore.
    2. The teacher wouldn't tolerate any foolery in the classroom, especially during the test.

  2. A foolish act, statement, or idea.

    1. That was just a bit of foolery, don't take it seriously.
    2. I've had enough of your constant foolery; it's time to be serious and responsible now.

Synonyms

nonsense foolishness buffoonery tomfoolery

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "foolery" in English means: Silly or stupid behavior; foolish acts or ideas., A foolish act, statement, or idea..

The phonetic transcription of "foolery" is /ˈfuːləri/ in British English and /ˈfuːləri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "foolery": nonsense, foolishness, buffoonery, tomfoolery.

Example usage of "foolery": "Stop this foolery at once, it's not funny anymore.". More examples on the page.