fool
//fuːl//
Noun
foolSingular
foolsPlural
1
A person who lacks good judgment or sense; someone who acts unwisely or imprudently
Don't be a fool and invest all your money in that risky scheme.
2
A person who is tricked or deceived; a dupe
He was made a fool of by the con artist.
3
A jester or clown, especially one employed in a royal or noble household to provide entertainment
The king's fool entertained the court with jokes and tricks.
Verb
foolInfinitive
foolPresent tense
fooledPast tense
fooledPast participle
foolingPresent participle
foolsThird-person singular
1
To trick or deceive someone; to make someone believe something that is not true
Don't let him fool you with his lies.
2
To act in a joking or playful manner; to engage in silly or frivolous behavior
Stop fooling around and get back to work.