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tomfoolery Synonyms

Another word for tomfoolery

Choosing another word for tomfoolery depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Foolish, silly, or playful behavior; nonsense or horseplay.

Usage Example

"The teacher warned the students that she would not tolerate any foolishness during the science experiment."

Strongest
foolishness
silliness
nonsense
horseplay
buffoonery
Strong
shenanigans
monkey business
hijinks
antics
clowning

• noun (Context 2)

Worthless, showy, or trivial ornaments; knickknacks or trumpery (often in plural).

Usage Example

"The curiosity shop was cluttered with gaudy tomfooleries and cheap souvenirs from another era."

Strongest
trumpery
Strong
knickknack
trinket
bauble
gewgaw
frippery

Opposites of tomfoolery

The opposite of tomfoolery shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

seriousness
solemnity
gravity
sensibleness
sobriety
decorum
See all opposites of tomfoolery

• Nearby Words

tomcod
tome
tomfool
tomfoolery
tomini tang
tommy
tomorrow

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tomfoolery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tomfoolery
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