Definition

Proper noun: All Fools' Day is the first day of April, traditionally marked by the custom of playing tricks or practical jokes on people.

Usage

• All Fools' Day is the formal name for the occasion more commonly known as April Fools' Day.
• It is used to refer to the specific date and its associated customs.
• Example:

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The origins of All Fools' Day are uncertain, with theories linking it to calendar changes or ancient spring festivals.
• Cultural Note: The tradition dictates that jokes must be harmless and end by midday in some countries. The person tricked is called an "April Fool."

Variants and Related Words

• April Fools' Day: The more common contemporary name for the same occasion.
• April Fool: (noun) A person who is tricked or made to look foolish on All Fools' Day.
  • Example: Did you believe her story? You're such an April Fool!

Synonyms

• April Fools' Day

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To play an April Fool's joke on someone: To trick someone on All Fools' Day.
  • Example: He played an April Fool's joke on his sister by putting salt in the sugar bowl.
• To be made an April Fool: To be successfully tricked.
  • Example: I was made an April Fool when I showed up for a meeting that didn't exist.

Noun

1. the first day of April which is celebrated by playing practical jokes