Affectation
Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Tomfoolery and affectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tomfoolery" instead a noun "Affectation".
Tomfoolery
Tomfoolery noun - Wildly playful or mischievous behavior.
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Synonyms for Tomfoolery
Affectation and tomfoolery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Tomfoolery".
Nearby Word: tomfool
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| normal | normal affectation | normal tomfoolery |
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Tomfoolery and Affectation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/tomfoolery
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