What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
wally
Example
He's such a wally for forgetting his keys again. [wally: noun]
Example
She wallyed her way through the dance routine, tripping over her own feet. [wally: verb]
fool
Example
Don't be a fool and invest all your money in that scheme. [fool: noun]
Example
He fooled around during class instead of paying attention. [fooled: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fool is more commonly used than wally in everyday language, especially in American English. Wally is a British slang term that may not be understood by all English speakers.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between wally and fool?
Neither wally nor fool are particularly formal words, but fool may be considered more versatile and appropriate for use in both formal and informal contexts.
