noun Uncommon

fooling

FOO-lihng

Fooling (noun) means Silly, playful behavior; joking around. Example: “Enough fooling — we need to get this finished.”

noun

Silly, playful behavior; joking around.

"Enough fooling — we need to get this finished."

How to use fooling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMessing about or joking rather than being serious.

Common pairings

fooling around just fooling

foolings plural

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Enough _____ — we need to get this finished.

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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.