a person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person

I felt a bit of a fool

a jester or clown, especially one retained in a royal or noble household

trick or deceive (someone); dupe

he fooled nightclub managers into believing he was a successful businessman

she had been fooling herself in thinking she could remain indifferent

foolish; silly

that damn fool waiter

a cold dessert made of pureed fruit mixed or served with cream or custard

raspberry fool with cream