fooling

[ˈfuːlɪŋ]

fooling Definition

• 1. trick or deceive (someone); dupe
• 2. spend time in a aimless or foolish way

Using fooling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fooling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was fooling his friends with his magic tricks.

• Example

  Don't try to fool me with your lies.

• Example

  She spent the whole day fooling around instead of studying.

• Example

  Stop fooling yourself into thinking that everything will be okay.

fooling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fooling

• deceive
• dupe
• mislead
• delude
• trick

Antonyms for fooling

• enlighten
• inform
• educate

Phrases with fooling

• fool around

  to engage in aimless or idle activity, often as a form of procrastination or avoidance

  Example

  I can't fool around all day, I have work to do.

• fool's errand

  a task or mission that is doomed to fail or is pointless

  Example

  Trying to convince him to change his mind is a fool's errand.

• make a fool of oneself

  to behave in a way that is embarrassing or ridiculous

  Example

  I made a fool of myself at the party by spilling wine on my shirt.

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Summary: fooling in Brief

The verb 'fooling' [ˈfuːlɪŋ] means to trick or deceive someone, as in 'Don't try to fool me with your lies.' It can also mean to spend time in an aimless or foolish way, as in 'She spent the whole day fooling around instead of studying.' The phrase 'fool around' denotes engaging in idle activity, while 'make a fool of oneself' refers to behaving in an embarrassing or ridiculous way.