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Fooling

Noun CEFR B2 Frequent
ˈfuːlɪŋ

Definitions

The act of one who fools; foolish behaviour.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“c. 1775, Janet Schaw, Journal of a Lady of Quality I laugh⟳ at him and use⟳ every little Art in my power to make⟳ him view⟳ things in a more cheerful light⟳, but he knows better than I do, and tho' his good nature and politeness make⟳ him appear⟳ to be diverted with my foolings, I am sensible they do not amuse his melancholy.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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