Weird Word Wednesday- Tomfoolery
By Diana B.
@BloggerDi (3121)
United States
May 29, 2019 8:24pm CST
Tomfoolery is one of those words that I've heard several times through the years, but I've never used it.
I've included a link to an article that might be of interest to other word nerds like me! It explains some of the history of various "Toms", dating as far back as the 13th century, and how the name became linked to silliness and stupidity.
I think "tomfoolery" is a fun word, although it's not used by every Tom, Dick and Harry. 
Have you ever heard it or used it in a sentence?
Have you ever heard it or used it in a sentence?
Was there ever a real 'Tom Fool' who gave us 'tomfoolery'?
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I saw this word in English literature before, and knew about its meaning.@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
30 May 19
Thanks @Sojourn. That's an old, well-known phrase, at least here in the US. Maybe it wasn't filtered because it's a real name.
@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
30 May 19
@Sojourn 
I've read about some of the ridiculous things the system flags! Tomfoolery indeed!
I've read about some of the ridiculous things the system flags! Tomfoolery indeed!1 person likes this
@Sojourn (13833)
• India
30 May 19
@BloggerDi I l know that phrase very well.
But the 'Tomfoolery' of the automated systems might have flagged it to be inappropriate in a public forum.
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Once in a while might be okay.
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
30 May 19
raisin' young'uns i confess to usin' such quite oft, lol.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 May 19
I have heard of it before. My friends and I participated in a lot of tomfoolery in high school.
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
30 May 19
I think many of us did that during high school years! 
Thank you @RasmaSandra.
Thank you @RasmaSandra.1 person likes this
