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tomfool

Tomfool (noun) means a silly or stupid person, especially a boy or man.

noun
1
A silly or stupid person, especially a boy or man.
2
Any of various tyrant flycatchers viewed as foolishly confiding.
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Etymology

From tom + fool.

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What is the meaning of tomfool?

"tomfool" (noun) means a silly or stupid person, especially a boy or man.

What are the different meanings of tomfool?

"tomfool" has 2 main meanings: 1. A silly or stupid person, especially a boy or man; 2. Any of various tyrant flycatchers viewed as foolishly confiding.

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