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Definition of tomfoolery

tomfoolery

noun - uncountable

  • misbehavior.
    What is this tomfoolery?! Sop it at once!

    Last edited on Dec 07 2015. Submitted by David R. on Apr 16 2009.

  • trickery.
    I think there's some tomfoolery going on here.

    Last edited on Dec 07 2015. Submitted by David R. on Apr 16 2009.

  • mischievousness; "shenanigans".

    Last edited on Dec 07 2015. Submitted by Anonymous on Dec 07 2015.

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