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tomfoolery definition

tom·fool·ery (täm fo̵̅o̅l′ər ē)

noun pl. tomfooleries -·er·ies

foolish behavior; silliness; nonsense

Etymology: see tomfool + -ery

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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Tom Foolery is about retaining the inner child within. It is about being able to laugh, especially in solemn situations where laughter can heal.

Posted by Sanaajeet 78 days ago.

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