- present participle of fool.
fooling
Example Sentences
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It’s a disguise “Obsession” wears so well that it’s fooling people into thinking this perfectly adequate film marks the arrival of a new horror classic.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
Are we fooling ourselves to think our taxes matter to our moral responsibility?
From Slate ● May 11, 2026
He often moves his body in a way that looks like he is going to pass to one team-mate, before passing it to the spare man after fooling the defenders.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
She’s been fooling around on the drums and has had the idea to form a rock band to play at a local talent show, “for a laugh.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
Curly was done fooling around with attack dogs.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
