Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tomfoolery

Noun
/tɒmˈfuːləri/
Definition
Silly or foolish behavior.
Examples
  • His tomfoolery during the meeting made everyone laugh.
  • They engaged in some harmless tomfoolery at the party.
  • Despite the serious topic, a bit of tomfoolery lightened the mood.
Meaning
Tomfoolery refers to actions or behaviors that are light-hearted, playful, or nonsensical, often intended to amuse others.
Synonyms
  • Foolishness
  • Hilarity
  • Pranks
  • Jest
  • Monkey business