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Squander, waste money or time, as in He was fooling away the entire afternoon . [Early 1600s] Also see fool around , def. 2.

Thus, before my future destination was determined, did I fool away the most precious moments of my youth.

On the whole, at this time, I consider the Italian system a very wise one for it does not fool away any time with incompetence.

“Take that old fool away from there and let that man out,” commanded Britt, his passion blind to consequences.

I can't fool away any more time on you here; but I want you should come out and see us.

We are very much afraid Uncle will fool away the north of the Columbia; if he does we shall be Silux.

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