Meaning of the word fools in English

What does fools mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fools

US /fuːlz/
UK /fuːlz/

Plural Noun

people who act unwisely or are easily tricked

Example:
Only fools would believe such an obvious lie.
He made fools of them all with his clever trick.

Verb

to trick or deceive someone

Example:
You can't fool me with that old trick.
He tried to fool his parents into thinking he was studying.