Folly Definition & Meaning
folly
- noun
- the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
- a stupid mistake
- the quality of being rash and foolish; "trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly"; "adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness"
- foolish or senseless behavior
"Folly" in song lyrics
See how folly is used in real songs:
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"hot tamale oh golly I'm wicked with the folly"
Artifacts — Heavy Ammunition -
"Playing me for jolly, that's a dead man's folly"
Binary Star — Slang Blade -
"But Fe ain't no buster, Mark Folly"
Fesu — Blind-Cripple & Crazy
Words that rhyme with folly
Usage tips for "folly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "folly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for folly to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does folly mean?
- the trait of acting stupidly or rashly a stupid mistake the quality of being rash and foolish; "trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly"; "adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness" foolish or senseless behavior
- What part of speech is folly?
- Folly is a noun.
- How many definitions does folly have?
- Folly has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).