- being foolish
- (n) fuuriŋyaa.
English-Mandinka dictionary. 2009.
being foolish
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Foolish Emilyan and the Talking Fish — is one of many Russian Skazi Wonder Tales. This tale, or story, is an old version, retold and translated by Lee Wyndham in her book, Russian Tales of Fabulous Beasts and Marvels. Her book is illustrated by Charles Mikolaycak.Other Russian tales… … Wikipedia
foolish — adjective a) lacking good sense or judgement; unwise Being foolish once in a while does not make one a foolish person. b) Resembling or characteristic of a fool. Syn: unwise … Wiktionary
foolish — foolishly, adv. foolishness, n. /fooh lish/, adj. 1. resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech. 2. lacking forethought or caution. 3. trifling, insignificant, or paltry. [1250 1300; ME… … Universalium
Foolish Heart (song) — Infobox Single Name = Foolish Heart Artist = Nina from Album = Heaven Released = 2003 Format = Genre = Pop/R B Length = Label = Warner Music Writer = Steve Perry Producer = Ferdie Marquez Chart position = * #1 (Philippines) Last single = Jealous… … Wikipedia
foolish — fool•ish [[t]ˈfu lɪʃ[/t]] adj. 1) resulting from or showing a lack of sense 2) lacking forethought or caution 3) insignificant or paltry • Etymology: 1250–1300 fool′ish•ly, adv. fool′ish•ness, n. syn: foolish, fatuous, inane imply weakness of… … From formal English to slang
foolish, fatuous — These words, along with silly, simple, asinine, vapid, stupid, witless, and senseless, mean lacking in judgment or intelligence, or both and may ordinarily be used interchangeably. But they do have slightly different meanings and applications. A… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
penny wise and pound foolish — 1607 E. TOPSELL Four footed Beasts 609 If by couetousnesse or negligence, one withdraw from them their ordinary foode, he shall be penny wise, and pound foolish. 1712 J. ADDISON Spectator 7 Feb. I think a Woman who will give up herself to a Man… … Proverbs new dictionary
My Foolish Heart (film) — My Foolish Heart Directed by Mark Robson Produced by Samuel Goldwyn … Wikipedia
These Foolish Things (album) — Infobox Album | Name = These Foolish Things Type = cover Artist = Bryan Ferry Released = start date|1973|10 Recorded = start date|1973|6 Genre = Rock Length = 43:46 Label = Virgin Producer = Bryan Ferry, John Porter, John Punter Reviews = *… … Wikipedia
pound-foolish — adjective unwise in dealing with large sums • Similar to: ↑wasteful * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective : imprudent in dealing with large sums or matters used chiefly in the phrase penny wise and pound foolish * * * pound foolˈish adjective Neglecting … Useful english dictionary
pound-foolish — adjective Being unwise in dealing with large amounts of money … Wiktionary
