Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fool

noun / verb
/fuːl/
Definition
A person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person.
Examples
  • Despite his intelligence, he sometimes acts like a fool in front of others.
  • Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking that it’s easy.
Meaning
To fool someone means to trick or deceive them into believing something that is not true.
Synonyms
  • idiot
  • simpleton
  • dunce
  • clown
  • buffoon