tomfool
Americannoun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of tomfool
1325–75; Middle English Thome fole Tom the fool
Example Sentences
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Their own father, an amiable giant nearly seven foot tall, lacked the drive and ambition of his sons, and he refused to support this tomfool idea.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
Arrangements were made to secure me two hours alone with the prisoner, so that nothing seemed to be wanting to this tomfool business.
From The Autobiography of a Quack and the Case of George Dedlow by S. Weir (Silas Weir) Mitchell
"You'll admit it was a tomfool thing to do," he said.
From Greatheart by Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell
"Before we go any further," said Megger rudely, "I don't share your tomfool ideas about the rogue!"
From The Sins of Séverac Bablon by Sax Rohmer
Oh, you needn't ask me to believe that tomfool tale, old chap!
From The Keeper of the Door by Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell
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