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April fool

American  

noun

  1. the victim of a practical joke or trick on April Fools' Day.

  2. a practical joke or trick played on that day.

April fool British  

noun

  1. an unsuspecting victim of a practical joke or trick traditionally performed on the first of April ( April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day )

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of April fool

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

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Suzanne Cumpston, of Cowbridge's Sam Smith Travel, said: "Can't help thinking this is an out-of-date April fool."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024

That taught me not to April fool my mother again.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2018

On the one hand, could this be an early Google April fool?

From Forbes • Sep. 19, 2013

It turned out to be their April fool joke.

From The Guardian • Mar. 29, 2011

April fool day tomorrow. i am laying for Beany. old Francis licked 5 fellers today becaus they sung rong when we was singing speek kindly it is better for to rule by luv than feer.

From The Wit and Humor of America, Volume X (of X) by Wilder, Marshall Pinckney

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