Fool Meaning in English
word
/ˈfuɫ/
fool
/fˈuːl/
fool
Definition
A 'fool' is someone who acts in a silly or stupid way, or who is easily tricked or lacks good judgment.
Usage & Nuances
'Fool' can be an insult (calling someone stupid) but is also used playfully among friends. Common phrases: 'play the fool', 'a fool for' (someone obsessed). It's informal; 'foolish' is the adjective (not 'foolish person'). Don't confuse with 'tool' (slang).
Spanish: tonto - bobo - necioPortuguese (BR): tolo - boboPortuguese (PT): tolo - parvoChinese (Simplified): 傻瓜 - 愚人Chinese (Traditional): 傻瓜 - 愚人Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफArabic: أحمق - مغفلBengali: মূর্খ - বোকাRussian: дурак - глупецJapanese: ばか - 愚か者Vietnamese: kẻ ngốc - đồ ngốcKorean: 바보Turkish: aptal - enayiUrdu: بیوقوف - احمقIndonesian: bodoh - orang tolol
Example Sentences
He acted like a fool at the party.
basic
Don't be a fool, think before you speak.
basic
Only a fool would believe that story.
basic
I felt like a complete fool when I forgot her birthday.
natural
'You can't fool me!' she said with a smile.
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He always plays the fool to make people laugh.
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