Fool \Fool\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Fooled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Fooling}.] To play the fool. [1913 Webster] 2. To waste time in unproductive activity; to spend time in idle sport or mirth; to trifle; to toy. Syn: fool around. [PJC] Is this a time for fooling? --Dryden. [1913 Webster]