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Word of the Day – Tomfoolery

By August 29, 2024Word of the Day

Tomfoolery (noun)

tom-fool-er-ee

Silly or foolish behaviour.

First recorded in 1805–15; from tomfool [a silly fool]

Example sentences

“The tomfoolery at the party had driven her patience to an all time low.”

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