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buffoon

noun
/bəˈfuːn/

Meaning

A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.

Example Sentences

He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.

Example Expressions

act the buffoon

Synonyms

clown, jester, fool, comedian, joker

Antonyms

gentleman, intellectual

Collocations

silly buffoon, comic buffoon, foolish buffoon

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