Fool and Rag

Fool

Fool verb - To make jokes.
Usage example: an edgy comedian fooling with an appreciative college audience

Rag and fool are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rag" instead a verb "Fool".

Rag

Rag verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Fool and rag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fool" instead a verb "Rag".

Nearby Word: ragtime

How words are described

old old fool old rag
simple simple fool simple rag
poor poor fool poor rag
blue blue fool blue rag
Other adjectives: bloody, bigger.

Common collocations

bit fool bit rag bit
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