· make a fool or dupe of

Synonym(s): gull, befool

Hypernym(s): deceive, lead_on, delude, cozen

· spend frivolously and unwisely; "Fritter away one's inheritance"

Synonym(s): fritter, frivol_away, dissipate, shoot, fritter_away, fool_away

Hypernym(s): consume, squander, waste, ware

· fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!"

Synonym(s): gull, dupe, slang, befool, cod, put_on, take_in, put_one_over, put_one_across

Hypernym(s): deceive, betray, lead_astray

· indulge in horseplay; "Enough horsing around--let's get back to work!"; "The bored children were fooling about"

Synonym(s): horse_around, arse_around, fool_around

Hypernym(s): play, joke, jest

· characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility; "a broken back is nothing to be casual about; it is no fooling matter"

Synonym(s): casual