April fool


noun

the victim of a practical joke or trick on April Fools' Day.
a practical joke or trick played on that day.

Origin of April fool

First recorded in 1680–90

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April fool

noun

an unsuspecting victim of a practical joke or trick traditionally performed on the first of April (April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day)