tomfoolery

idiom

Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London

Meaning

jewellery

Origin

disputed origin

From Tom (a common man) + foolery.

Examples

SIMPLE

Stop your tomfoolery and get back to work.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher scolded the students for their constant tomfoolery during the quiet study session.

COMPLEX

Despite the gravity of the situation, the group could not resist engaging in their usual tomfoolery, much to the annoyance of their colleagues.

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