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play the fool

see definition of play the fool
  • as inmess around
  • as inact the fool
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Synonyms for play the fool

verb fiddle; goof off
  • amuse oneself
  • dabble
  • dawdle
  • doodle
  • fool around
  • loiter
  • muck around
  • play
  • play around
  • play the fool
  • potter
  • puddle
  • putter
  • tinker
  • trifle

Antonyms for play the fool

  • labor
  • toil
  • work
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More words related to play the fool

act the fool

verb. make a fool of oneself
  • horse around
  • play the fool

mess around

verb. fiddle; goof off

messing around

verb. fiddle; goof off
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