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tomfool

/tɒmˈfuːl/ noun · British & US
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What does tomfool mean?

noun

A foolish or absurd person; a person who is considered silly or ridiculous.

Example

"He was considered a bit of a tomfool for wearing a bright orange jumpsuit to the party."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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