fool noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: fool (1) English Definition A person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person. Example Sentence Don't make a fool of yourself. US IPA /fuːl/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /fuːl/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms idiot dunce simpleton blockhead buffoon Antonyms genius sage intellectual Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link