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fool adjective Ridiculous, nonsensical (usually expressing the exasperation or disgust of a speaker).

1873 Smith Peace Papers 47 What do you ax such a fool question fur? 1953 Hall Coll (Bryson City NC) We carried that fool horse up the mountain. 1955 Ritchie Singing Family 184 Never saw anyone study so hard as you do. Here, shut up that fool book and talk to me. 1977 Hamilton Mt Memories 14 Aunt Lela caught me by the arm and led me outside and said, “Don’t ask your Mama any more fool questions.”

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