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tomfoolery

/tɒmˈfuːləri/ noun · British & US
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What does tomfoolery mean?

noun

Foolish or absurd behavior; nonsense. Often used to describe something that is considered silly or ridiculous.

Example

"The comedian's tomfoolery on stage had the audience in stitches."

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