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tom·fool·er·y

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–noun, plural -er·ies.

1.	foolish or silly behavior; tomfoolishness.

2.	a silly act, matter, or thing.

[Origin: 1805–15; tomfool + -ery

]

—Synonyms 1. foolishness, silliness, horseplay, monkeyshines.

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tom·fool·er·y Audio Help (tŏm-fōō'lə-rē) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. tom·fool·er·ies

Foolish behavior.
Something trivial or foolish; nonsense.

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tomfoolery
noun
foolish or senseless behavior [syn: folly]

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Tomfoolery

Tom`fool"er*y\, n. Folly; trifling.

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