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Definition of Buffoon
1. Noun. A rude or vulgar fool.
Exact synonyms: Clown
Specialized synonyms: Pantaloon
Generic synonyms: Fool, Muggins, Sap, Saphead, Tomfool
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
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]