tomfoolery
0 antonyms and opposites of tomfoolery, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Silly or foolish behaviour; playful nonsense.
How to use tomfoolery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
no more tomfoolery
a bit of tomfoolery
Etymology
From "Tom" (used generically for an ordinary man) plus "foolery."
Full origin of tomfoolery →Frequently asked questions
What does “tomfoolery” mean?
The word “tomfoolery” means silly or foolish behaviour; playful nonsense. In plain terms, silly messing about, usually harmless.
How do you pronounce “tomfoolery”?
“Tomfoolery” is pronounced tom-FOO-luh-ree (/ˈtɑmˌful.ɚ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “tomfoolery” in a sentence?
Here is “tomfoolery” used in a sentence: “The teacher had no patience for tomfoolery during the exam.”
What part of speech is “tomfoolery”?
“Tomfoolery” is a noun.