fool
Translation
fool, idiot, jester
Examples
Don't be such a fool!
Don't be such a fool!
He made a fool of himself.
He made a fool of himself.
The king's fool entertained the court.
The king's fool entertained the court.
Grammar Patterns
to be a ((fool)) to be a stupid person. Don't be such a fool!
to make a ((fool)) of (sb.) to make someone look stupid. He made a fool of himself.
Similar Words
Synonyms: idiot, imbecile, jester
Etymology
From Old French 'fol' (madman), from Latin 'follis' (bellows, leather bag), used metaphorically for an 'empty-headed person'.
Memory Tips
A 'fool' is 'full' of hot air, like a bellows (the original meaning).