different between foolish vs wanky

English

Etymology

From Middle English folisch; equivalent to fool +? -ish.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?fu?.l??/

Adjective

foolish (comparative foolisher or more foolish, superlative foolishest or most foolish)

1. (of a person, an action, etc.) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.
2. Resembling or characteristic of a fool.

Synonyms

• absurd
• idiotic
• ridiculous
• silly
• unwise

Antonyms

• wise

Derived terms

• a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds
• foolishly
• foolishness

Translations

English

Etymology

wank +? -y

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æ?ki

Adjective

wanky (comparative wankier, superlative wankiest)

1. (Britain, Australia, New Zealand, slang, vulgar) Like a wanker; foolish or objectionable.
2. (Britain, slang, vulgar) Pretentious.
   • 1997 April, Jessica Hopper, L7: The Beauty Process: Triple Platinum, review, Spin, page 161,

     Donita Sparks?s patented “I'm still dead” vocals and wanky guitar often beg to be fast forwarded (“Drama” comes off like Helmet sans pretentious time signatures), but that?s your problem. L7 are perfectly happy to rock, dress like roadies, and fall off bar stools with glee-filled abandon.
3. (fandom slang) Involving or relating to fanwank.

Anagrams

• N'Yawk