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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "ree" (as in "reed") + "DEE" (as in "deep") + "koo" (as in "cool") + "loh" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

To make a fool of oneself in public by saying or doing something inappropriate, wrong, or clumsy, resulting in visible embarrassment. It is one of the most universal and unavoidable experiences of human social life.

Examples

I made a fool of myself during the presentation and didn't know what to do.

I'd rather stay silent than make a fool of myself in front of everyone.

Regional synonyms

A topic or subject someone thinks about constantly and obsessively for no obvious reason. Comes from the viral trend of asking men how often they think about the Roman Empire, now used broadly for any recurring fixation.