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FOOLS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Fools.

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Fools - as a noun

A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chumpfall guygullmarkmugpatsysoft touchsucker

A professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the middle ages

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jestermotley fool

Fools - as a verb

Make a fool or dupe of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
befoolgull

Spend frivolously and unwisely

Example: "Fritter away one's inheritance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissipatefool awayfritterfritter awayfrivol awayshoot

Fool or hoax

Example: "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
befoolcoddupegullput one acrossput one overslang
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
betraydeceivelead astray
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Indulge in horseplay

Example: "Enough horsing around--let's get back to work!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fool aroundhorse around

Example Sentences

"Only fools rush in."
"The court jester entertained the king and his fools."
"They say fools seldom differ."
"Wise men learn more from fools than fools learn from the wise."
"Only fools rush in."
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Word Game Points

Is FOOLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fools is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FOOLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is FOOLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fools is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FOOLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is FOOLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fools is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FOOLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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