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tomfool

noun
tom·​fool | \ ˈtäm-ˈfül How to pronounce tomfool (audio) \

Definition of tomfool

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a great fool : blockhead

tomfool

adjective

Definition of tomfool (Entry 2 of 2)

: extremely foolish, stupid, or doltish

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Examples of tomfool in a Sentence

Adjective

what kind of tomfool idea is this?

First Known Use of tomfool

Noun

1640, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1760, in the meaning defined above

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