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
