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tomfool

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Tomfool (noun) means a foolish person, usually a boy or man.

noun
1
A foolish person, usually a boy or man.
2
Any of several tyrant flycatcher birds thought to be foolishly trusting.
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Etymology

Formed from tom and fool.

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What is the meaning of tomfool?
"tomfool" (noun) means a foolish person, usually a boy or man.
What is another word for tomfool?
Other words for "tomfool" include saphead, sap, fool, muggins.
What are the different meanings of tomfool?
"tomfool" has 2 main meanings: 1. A foolish person, usually a boy or man; 2. Any of several tyrant flycatcher birds thought to be foolishly trusting.

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