Word of the day - Jul-9-2024 - Buffoonery

Word of the day

Jul 9, 2024

clowning

Meaning and examples

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Sentences using the word buffoonery

  1. The comedian's performance was filled with witty buffoonery that kept the audience in stitches throughout the show.
  2. His buffoonery was entertaining at first, but it soon grew tiresome as his jokes lacked substance.
  3. Despite his esteemed position, his behavior often bordered on buffoonery, much to the dismay of his colleagues.
  4. The court jester's buffoonery provided a welcome respite from the solemnity of the royal court.
  5. His constant buffoonery grated on the nerves of those around him, who yearned for a moment of peace and quiet.
  6. The actor's exaggerated gestures and facial expressions added a touch of buffoonery to his portrayal of the eccentric character.
  7. Beneath the layers of buffoonery lay a keen intelligence, often overlooked by those who judged him too quickly.
  8. The politician's attempt at humor was met with disdain, as his buffoonery only served to undermine his credibility.
  9. Despite his best efforts to maintain a serious demeanor, his natural inclination toward buffoonery always shone through.
  10. The play was criticized for relying too heavily on buffoonery, lacking the depth and nuance of more sophisticated humor.

FAQs About the word buffoonery

acting like a clown or buffoonThe arts and practices of a buffoon, as low jests, ridiculous pranks, vulgar tricks and postures.

funning, silliness, slapstick, playfulness, tomfoolery, horseplay, clownery, clowning, roughhousing, joking

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The comedian's performance was filled with witty buffoonery that kept the audience in stitches throughout the show. His buffoonery was entertaining at first, but it soon grew tiresome as his jokes lacked substance.

Despite his esteemed position, his behavior often bordered on buffoonery, much to the dismay of his colleagues. The court jester's buffoonery provided a welcome respite from the solemnity of the royal court.

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Jul 9, 2024

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