How to pronounce tomfoolery
American English pronunciation
tom-FOO-ler-ee
- IPA
- /ˌtɑmˈfuləɹi/
- Syllables
- tom · FOO · ler · ee (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What tomfoolery means
Silly, foolish behavior
In a sentence: The teacher put a stop to the tomfoolery in the back row.
Where it comes from: It's made from the name "Tom" plus "foolery," meaning foolish behavior.
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