april fools'
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Definition
Proper noun * April Fools': The first day of April, traditionally marked by the custom of playing tricks and practical jokes on others. The day is also known as April Fools' Day.
Usage
- April Fools' is used as a proper noun to refer to the specific date and its associated customs. It is often followed by the word "Day" (April Fools' Day).
- The apostrophe in Fools' indicates the plural possessive, meaning "the day of the fools."
- It is commonly used in phrases like "on April Fools'" or "for April Fools'."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "April Fools' joke/prank": A specific trick played on someone on this day.
- Sending him an email about a fake meeting was a classic April Fools' joke.
- "April Fools' victim": A person who has been successfully tricked.
- After falling for the fake spider, he was the April Fools' victim of the class.
Variants and Related Words
- April Fools' Day: The full, formal name for the occasion.
- All Fools' Day: A less common, traditional name for the same day.
Synonyms
- All Fools' Day (archaic/formal)
Idioms and Phrases
- "April Fool!": The exclamation traditionally shouted after someone has fallen for a trick on April Fools' Day.
- He looked at his watch and realized it was an hour slow. "April Fool!" his son yelled from the other room.
Noun
- the first day of April which is celebrated by playing practical jokes