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fool·er·y
/
ˈfu
lə
ri
/
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[
foo
-l
uh
-ree
]
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noun,
plural
fool·er·ies.
1.
foolish action or conduct.
2.
a foolish action, performance, or thing.
Origin:
1545–55;
fool
1
+
-ery
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foolery
(ˈfuːlərɪ)
—
n
,
pl
-eries
1.
foolish behaviour
2.
an instance of this, esp a prank or trick
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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