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/ˈfuːlɪŋ/
Noun
The act of one who fools; foolish behaviour.
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c. 1775, Janet Schaw, Journal of a Lady of Quality I laugh at him and use every little Art in my power to make him view things in a more cheerful light, but he knows better than I do, and tho' his good nature and politeness make him appear to be diverted with my foolings, I am sensible they do not amuse his melancholy.
Adjective
characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
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a broken back is nothing to be casual about; it is no fooling matter