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foolproof
adjective fool·proof \ˈfül-ˌprüf\
: done, made, or planned so well that nothing can go wrong
Full Definition of FOOLPROOF
: so simple, plain, or reliable as to leave no opportunity for error, misuse, or failure <a foolproof plan>
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First Known Use of FOOLPROOF
1902
Rhymes with FOOLPROOF
aloof, behoof, bombproof, childproof, crushproof, disproof, fireproof, flameproof, forehoof, germproof, greaseproof, heatproof, hip roof, leakproof, lightproof, moonroof, mothproof, pickproof, rainproof, reproof, rustproof, shadoof, shellproof, shockproof, skidproof, soundproof, stainproof, sunroof, Tartuffe, unroof, windproof, witloof
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foolproof
adjective fool·proof \ˈfül-ˈprüf\
Definition of FOOLPROOF for Kids
: done, made, or planned so well that nothing can go wrong <a foolproof recipe>
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