merry andrew (Meaning)

Wordnet

merry andrew (n)

a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior

Webster

merry andrew (n.)

One whose business is to make sport for others; a buffoon; a zany; especially, one who attends a mountebank or quack doctor.

merry andrew Sentence Examples

  1. The clown's antics transformed him into a merry andrew, eliciting laughter from the audience.
  2. His flamboyant gestures and nonsensical chatter made him an unforgettable merry andrew.
  3. The festival was adorned with merry andrews, their faces painted in bright hues.
  4. The street performer's silly tricks and elaborate costumes made him a beloved merry andrew.
  5. With his bulbous nose and oversized shoes, the merry andrew spread joy wherever he went.
  6. The jester's role as a merry andrew allowed him to critique the court without fear.
  7. The children were enthralled by the merry andrew's playful demeanor and acrobatic feats.
  8. The carnival atmosphere was heightened by the presence of several merry andrews, who bantered and entertained the crowd.
  9. In the grand tradition of commedia dell'arte, the merry andrew served as a comic vessel.
  10. Despite his buffoonish exterior, the merry andrew possessed a sharp wit and a savvy understanding of human nature.

FAQs About the word merry andrew

a person who amuses others by ridiculous behaviorOne whose business is to make sport for others; a buffoon; a zany; especially, one who attends a mountebank or

comedienne, harlequin, vice, zany, droll, clown,madcap, buffoon, comedian, jokester

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The clown's antics transformed him into a merry andrew, eliciting laughter from the audience.

His flamboyant gestures and nonsensical chatter made him an unforgettable merry andrew.

The festival was adorned with merry andrews, their faces painted in bright hues.

The street performer's silly tricks and elaborate costumes made him a beloved merry andrew.