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Definition of tomfoolery

tomfoolery

noun - uncountable

  • misbehavior.
    What is this tomfoolery?! Sop it at once!

    Last edited on Dec 07 2015. Submitted by David R. on Apr 16 2009.

  • trickery.
    I think there's some tomfoolery going on here.

    Last edited on Dec 07 2015. Submitted by David R. on Apr 16 2009.

  • mischievousness; "shenanigans".

    Last edited on Dec 07 2015. Submitted by Anonymous on Dec 07 2015.

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Definitions include: exclamation expressing extreme amusement or perplexity.
Definitions include: adj. The quality of being visually offensive to such an extreme that no other existing word can be used to properly express it.
Definitions include: to be annoying due to repetition.
Definitions include: polite 'holy shit'.
Definitions include: alternate spelling and pronunciation of "oh my god".
Definitions include: to steal, pocket, keep.
Definitions include: a term used to depict/imitate the squealing of tires when leaving somewhere in a hurry.
Definitions include: "all of you".
Definitions include: Self absorbed, plastic, goody goody, evil b*tch
Definitions include: to interrogate.

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