fooling
Translation
tricking, joking, messing around
Examples
I was only fooling about the money.
I was only fooling about the money.
Stop fooling around and get to work.
Stop fooling around and get to work.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) fooling to be joking or not serious I'm just fooling, don't be so serious.
fooling around to behave in a silly way The kids were fooling around in the park.
Similar Words
Synonyms: joking, kidding, tricking
Etymology
From the verb 'fool' plus the suffix '-ing' to form the present participle or gerund.
Memory Tips
Think of the continuous action. 'He is fooling you' means the trick is happening now.