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
"However, it's exactly the same as if we were—" "Exactly tomfool!"
From The Open Question a tale of two temperaments by Robins, Elizabeth
Drop this 'ere tomfool game and go home quiet to wherever it is you do live.'
From The Talking Horse And Other Tales by Anstey, F.
Oh, you needn't ask me to believe that tomfool tale, old chap!
From The Keeper of the Door by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)
Laws-a-massy, ye tomfool," Justus cried, "let it be a sign ter them ez run ag'in' ye!
From The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories by Murfree, Mary Noailles
