Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fool around

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.28 in modern English

Syllables
fool around
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To engage in frivolous behaviour; to monkey around.

Intransitive verb

verb

To waste time.

Intransitive verb

verb

To engage in casual or flirtatious sexual acts.

Informal; Intransitive verb

verb

To engage in adultery; to play around.

Informal; Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

fools around (present, singular) fooling around (participle, present) fooled around (participle, past) fooled around (past)

Synonyms

horse around arse around fool play around

Questions

What does fool around mean?
To engage in frivolous behaviour; to monkey around.

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