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69+ Words that rhyme with folly

Folly is a 2-syllable word with 69 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are brolly, collie, dolly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of folly

noun
  1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
  2. a stupid mistake
  3. 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"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "folly" in lyrics

See how folly is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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

What do these rhymes mean?

bali
an island in Indonesia to the east of Java; striking volcanic scenery
brolly
colloquial terms for an umbrella
collie
a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland
dolly
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform
trolley
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "folly" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like brolly, collie, dolly create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "folly" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with folly?
Words that rhyme with folly include: brolly, collie, dolly, trolley, bali, mali, bialy, bengali, lolly, ali, and 59 more.
How many syllables does folly have?
Folly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with folly?
There are 69 words that rhyme with folly: 69 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for folly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for folly in songwriting are brolly, collie, dolly. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with folly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with folly include brolly, collie, dolly, trolley, bali. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: collie, mollie; 1-syllable: brolly, dolly; 2-syllable: bengali, kigali. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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