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Definition of act a fool

act a fool

  • to play around.
    Man, he's actin a fool.
    Actin' a good fool again.
    To behave in a foolish manner. He is such a Rob Wilco, always acting a damn fool!
    Foolish conduct. "Dingo Starr acted a fool when he got drunk.
    Foolish conduct. "Ringo Starr acted a fool whenever he got drunk.

    Last edited on Apr 18 2014. Submitted by David R. from Navasota, TX, USA on Jan 11 2004.

  • to act foolish
    He be actin' a fool cause he found out his girl been sleepin' with someone else.

    Last edited on May 06 2011. Submitted by zack h. on Aug 25 2004.

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