fool's
Owned by simpletons
Fool's is the possessive form of fool, appearing in compounds where something is associated with fools or foolishness.
A fool's errand is a pointless task.
Fool's gold is iron pyrite, which resembles gold but has no value.
A fool's paradise is happiness based on delusion.
The pattern suggests something deceptive or worthless despite appearances.
Deliberate deception
- trapDevice for catching animals
- illusionMisleading sensory impression
- mirageAtmospheric optical deception
- promiseCommitment to act
hope · dream · fantasy · delusion · chimera · snare · lure · bait
Element seventy-nine
- errandShort task away from home
- paradiseIdeal, blissful place
- matePartner or companion
- capCovering for top
bauble · bargain · gambit · game · wages · journey · venture · enterprise
trick
Deliberate deception
- trapDevice for catching animals
- illusionMisleading sensory impression
- mirageAtmospheric optical deception
promise · hope · dream · fantasy · delusion · chimera · snare · lure · bait · decoy
gold
Element seventy-nine
cap · bauble · bargain · gambit · game · wages · journey · venture · enterprise · quest
gold
Element seventy-nine
prospector · panning · rush · mine · vein · luster · metallic · worthless · counterfeit · deceptive
parsley
Culinary herb for garnishing
- watercressPeppery aquatic salad plant
- mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
- cressPungent leafy garnish
herb · plant · weed · foliage · greenery · wildflower · foraging · poisonous · lookalike
fool'ssage's
Owned by wiseman
philosopher's · scholar's · expert's · master's · intellectual's
- fooling aroundIdle playful behavior
- fool aroundAct without purpose
- fooled aroundActed without serious intent
- fool's errandHopeless, pointless task
- April Fools' DayHoliday for practical jokes
- make a fool out ofCause someone public humiliation
fool, foolish, fooled, fools, fooling, foolishness, foolishly, foolhardy, foolery