Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

play the fool

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.27 in modern English

Syllables
play the -fool
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To behave in a foolish or comical manner.

verb

To pretend or feign ignorance.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

plays the fool (present, singular) playing the fool (participle, present) played the fool (participle, past) played the fool (past)

Questions

What does play the fool mean?
To behave in a foolish or comical manner.

How to pronounce play the fool

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