foolish+act
41beacon — A person who stands out from the crowd for some reason, normally humorous. May be used for physical appearance, or as a result of a comic or foolish act. When are white guys going to learn? A shaved head on them is nothing but a beacon unless… …
42“Little Glass Bottle, The“ — Juvenile story (460 words); written c. 1898–99. First published in SR;corrected text in Juvenilia: 1897–1905(1985) and MW A ship commanded by a Captain William Jones comes upon a bottle with a message in it (probably suggested by Poe’s “MS …
43bêtise — bê•tise [[t]bɛˈtiz[/t]] n. pl. tises [[t] ˈtiz[/t]]). 1) lack of understanding; stupidity 2) a stupid or foolish act or remark • Etymology: 1820–30; < F …
44crime — [[t]kraɪm[/t]] n. 1) law an action that is deemed injurious to the public welfare and is legally prohibited 2) criminal activity and those engaged in it: to fight crime[/ex] 3) any serious wrongdoing 4) a foolish act or practice: It s a crime to… …
45bêtise — /bəˈtiz/ (say buh teez) noun 1. stupidity. 2. a stupid or foolish act or remark. 3. a trifle or triviality. {French, from bête beast} …
46ἀνοήματα — ἀνόημα a foolish act neut nom/voc/acc pl …
47folly — ► NOUN (pl. follies) 1) foolishness. 2) a foolish act or idea. 3) an ornamental building with no practical purpose, especially a tower or mock Gothic ruin. ORIGIN Old French folie madness …
48father — This would seem to be the natural term for a speaker to use to his or her father, but whether it is used or not depends on individual family practice, which may in turn be influenced by the social and educational level of the family concerned …
49bêtise — [be tēz′] n. [Fr < bête, beast < OFr beste: see BEAST ] 1. pl. bêtises [betēz′] a foolish act, remark, etc. 2. stupidity or foolishness …
50fandango — [fan daŋ′gō΄] n. pl. fandangos [Sp] 1. a lively Spanish dance in rhythm varying from slow to quick 3/4 time 2. music for this 3. a foolish act …
