FOOLED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a person who lacks good judgment

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

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

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

spend frivolously and unwisely

Example: Fritter away one's inheritance

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

make a fool or dupe of

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

indulge in horseplay

Example: Enough horsing around--let's get back to work!; The bored children were fooling about

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

fool or hoax

Example: The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone; You can't fool me!