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Meaning of folly

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

folly

Pronunciation:/ˈfɒli//ˈfɑli/

noun

Definitions

  1. Foolishness.

    Example: It'd be folly.

  2. Thoughtless action resulting in tragic consequence.

  3. A fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons.