tomfool

Example Sentences

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Their own father, an amiable giant nearly seven foot tall, lacked the drive and ambition of his sons, and he refused to support this tomfool idea.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

"Before we go any further," said Megger rudely, "I don't share your tomfool ideas about the rogue!"

From The Sins of Séverac Bablon by Rohmer, Sax

O, that’s a different story!—What made you do it, you tomfool?

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

Angry incredulity choked me, and I sat scowling at Silver Heels and striving to reconcile her serious mien with such a tomfool speech.

From Cardigan by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

That's what comes of all that tomfool business.

From Falk A Reminiscence by Conrad, Joseph