Tomfoolery

Tomfoolery

TOMFOOLERY /หˆtomfuหlery/
Noun London

Jewelry.

Example Sentences

"Look at all that tomfoolery."
"Nice bit of tomfoolery you got there."

Etymology & History

Rhymes with "jewelry". Play on the word "tomfoolery" (foolish behavior) and "jewelry". Rhyming slang from the mid-20th century.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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