fools

fools · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of "fool"; people who act unwisely or imprudently.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular of "fool"; tricks or deceives.

  3. 3.

    (Historical) Jesters or entertainers at royal courts.

Phrases & expressions

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    fools rush in — impetuous people act without caution
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    a fool and his money are soon parted — foolish people waste their money
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    suffer fools gladly — to tolerate foolish people patiently
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    April Fools' Day — April 1st, when pranks are played

Related words

Antonyms: geniuses, sages
See also: folly, fool, foolish
Synonyms: buffoons, dunces, idiots, simpletons

Etymology

From Old French fol ("mad, insane, stupid"), from Latin follis ("bellows, windbag").