fooling

[US]/ˈfuːlɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈfuːlɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of making someone believe something that is not true; jesting
v.the present participle of fool; to deceive or trick

Phrases & Collocations

fooling around

fooling yourself

fooling me

fooling others

fooling the system

fooling the public

fooling fate

fooling with fire

Example Sentences

he was fooling around instead of studying for his exams.

stop fooling yourself; you know the truth.

she caught him fooling with her best friend.

don't go fooling others with your lies.

he was just fooling when he said he could run a marathon.

they were fooling around at the party all night.

fooling around is not the way to solve serious problems.

she realized he was fooling her with sweet talk.

he enjoys fooling with gadgets and electronics.

fooling around with your health can have serious consequences.

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