Fool Definition & Meaning
fool
- noun
- a person who lacks good judgment
- a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
- a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
- verb
- make a fool or dupe of
- spend frivolously and unwisely; "Fritter away one's inheritance"
- fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!"
- indulge in horseplay; "Enough horsing around--let's get back to work!"; "The bored children were fooling about"
"Fool" in song lyrics
See how fool is used in real songs:
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"No ring on her fist, if she is, he a fool"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lenore, Molly-Q — Life is a Mystery -
"They think it's cool, but they're playin the fool"
2 Live Crew — Revelation -
"Well, smoke one, fool"
2 Low f/ Scarface — Funky Lil Brotha
Words that rhyme with fool
Usage tips for "fool"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fool" 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 fool to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does fool mean?
- a person who lacks good judgment a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages make a fool or dupe of spend frivolously and unwisely; "Fritter away one's inheritance" fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!" indulge in horseplay; "Enough horsing around--let's get back to work!"; "The bored children were fooling about"
- What part of speech is fool?
- Fool is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does fool have?
- Fool has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).