tomfool

noun, adj, verb — 4 senses

tomfool

noun

Etymology From tom + fool.

1

A silly or stupid person, especially a boy or man.

2

Caribbean, Colloquial Any of various tyrant flycatchers viewed as foolishly confiding.

Derived terms: tomfoolery, tomfoolish

tomfool

adj

Etymology From tom + fool.

1

Silly or stupid.

tomfool

verb

Etymology From tom + fool.

1

To act foolishly.

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