noun
Uncommon
fooling
FOO-lihng
Fooling (noun) means Silly, playful behavior; joking around. Example: “Enough fooling — we need to get this finished.”
noun
1
Silly, playful behavior; joking around.
"Enough fooling — we need to get this finished."
How to use fooling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMessing about or joking rather than being serious.
Common pairings
fooling around
just fooling
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Word forms
- Plural
- foolings
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Rhymes for fooling
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What does “fooling” mean?
The word “fooling” means silly, playful behavior; joking around. In plain terms, messing about or joking rather than being serious.
How do you pronounce “fooling”?
“Fooling” is pronounced FOO-lihng (/ˈfuːlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fooling” in a sentence?
Here is “fooling” used in a sentence: “Enough fooling — we need to get this finished.”
What part of speech is “fooling”?
“Fooling” is a noun.
Is “fooling” a common word?
“Fooling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
