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Jesting, kidding, or engaging in malarkey
“Fooling around with friends is always a great way to relax and have a good time.”
Silly or foolish behaviour
A practical joke or mischievous trick
The action of deluding or the state of being deluded
Characterized by mild, good-natured teasing
“He always had a fooling smile on his face whenever he played pranks on his friends.”
Present participle for to deceive or fool someone
“By amplifying radio signals, they would fool planes into unknowingly dropping their bombs in the safety of the open countryside.”
Present participle for to make jokes, especially for purposes of teasing someone
“The little boy would always fool with the villagers by crying wolf until nobody believed him any longer.”
Present participle for to fiddle, tamper or play with something
“I'll fool with the keys in my pocket, adjust my glasses, and make a lot of noise with change.”
(fool around) Present participle for to engage in amorous activity
“I would do anything for love, but I won't fool around. No, I won't do that.”
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