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April fool
noun
: the butt of a joke or trick played on April Fools' Day
also
: such a joke or trick
Examples of April fool in a Sentence
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This planetary shift, from April 1 through May 13, is like a bad April fool’s joke.
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Essence Lifestyle, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
April Fools' Day is right around the corner, so let the April fools' pranks begin!
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Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 17 Feb. 2023
No one should get hurt over an April fools' joke!
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Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 17 Feb. 2023
No, this is not an elaborate April fool.
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Chris Haslam, Wired, 30 Mar. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1629, in the meaning defined above
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“April fool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/April%20fool. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
April fool
noun
: one who is tricked on April Fools' Day
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