Definition of Buffoon

1. Noun. A rude or vulgar fool.

Exact synonyms: Clown
Specialized synonyms: Pantaloon
Generic synonyms: Fool, Muggins, Sap, Saphead, Tomfool

2. Noun. A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior.
Exact synonyms: Clown, Goof, Goofball, Merry Andrew
Generic synonyms: Comedian, Comic
Specialized synonyms: Harlequin, Fool, Jester, Motley Fool, Whiteface, Zany
Specialized synonyms: Emmett Kelly, Kelly, Weary Willie
Derivative terms: Clown, Goof, Goofy

Definition of Buffoon

1. n. A man who makes a practice of amusing others by low tricks, antic gestures, etc.; a droll; a mimic; a harlequin; a clown; a merry-andrew.

2. a. Characteristic of, or like, a buffoon.

3. v. i. To act the part of a buffoon.

4. v. t. To treat with buffoonery.

Definition of Buffoon

1. a clown [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Buffoon

buffeters
buffeting
buffeting
buffets
buffet car
buffi
buffier
buffiest
buffing
buffings
buffing wheel
bufflehead
bufflehead
buffleheads
buffo
buffoon (current term)
buffooneries
buffoonery
buffoonish
buffoons
buffos
buffs
buffy
buffy
buffy coat
bufo
bufo
bufogenins
bufonidae
Bufonidae

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