buffoon (Meaning)
buffoon (n)
a rude or vulgar fool
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
buffoon (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.
buffoon (a.)
Characteristic of, or like, a buffoon.
buffoon (v. i.)
To act the part of a buffoon.
buffoon (v. t.)
To treat with buffoonery.
Synonyms & Antonyms of buffoon
buffoon Sentence Examples
- The court jester was known for his antics, often playing the buffoon to entertain the king and his courtiers.
- Despite his intelligence, he occasionally acted the buffoon to diffuse tense situations with humor.
- His reputation as a buffoon preceded him, earning him both laughter and disdain from those around him.
- The buffoon's slapstick humor and exaggerated gestures never failed to elicit laughter from the audience.
- Behind his clownish facade, the buffoon possessed a keen wit and sharp observational skills.
- The buffoon's antics provided a welcome distraction from the political turmoil gripping the kingdom.
- Despite his best intentions, he sometimes crossed the line from buffoonery to outright offensiveness.
- The courtiers indulged the buffoon's jests, recognizing the valuable role he played in alleviating their stress.
- The buffoon's bumbling attempts at courtship often ended in embarrassment and laughter.
- Beneath the buffoon's jovial exterior lay a sense of loneliness and longing for genuine connection.
FAQs About the word buffoon
a rude or vulgar fool, a person who amuses others by ridiculous behaviorA man who makes a practice of amusing others by low tricks, antic gestures, etc.; a drol
clown, buffo, mime,harlequin, zany, comedian, funnyman, comic, wag, stand-up
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The court jester was known for his antics, often playing the buffoon to entertain the king and his courtiers.
Despite his intelligence, he occasionally acted the buffoon to diffuse tense situations with humor.
His reputation as a buffoon preceded him, earning him both laughter and disdain from those around him.
The buffoon's slapstick humor and exaggerated gestures never failed to elicit laughter from the audience.
