plays the fool

A form of play the fool — To behave in a foolish or comical manner.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of play the fool
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APA

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MLA

“plays the fool.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plays%20the%20fool. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “plays the fool,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plays%20the%20fool.

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