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FOOL AROUND Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the phrase fool around. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase fool around. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FOOL AROUND

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fool
nounn
noun

• a person who lacks good judgment

• a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

• a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages

verb

• make a fool or dupe of

• spend frivolously and unwisely

• fool or hoax

• indulge in horseplay

horse around
verbv
verb

• indulge in horseplay

play around
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• commit adultery

• work with in an amateurish manner

Best Hypernyms For FOOL AROUND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fool around, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
betray cheat jest joke play wander
Phrases (1)
cheat on

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