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    buffoon
    /bəˈfuːn/

    noun

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBUFFOON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    BUFFOON definition: 1. a person who does silly things, usually to make other people laugh: 2. a person who does silly…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › buffoonBuffoon Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of BUFFOON is a ludicrous figure : clown. How to use buffoon in a sentence. a ludicrous figure : clown; a gross and usually ill-educated or stupid person…

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › buffoonBUFFOON Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Buffoon definition: a person who amuses others by tricks, jokes, odd gestures and postures, etc.. See examples of BUFFOON used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › buffoonBuffoon - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A buffoon is someone whose ridiculous behavior is a source of amusement to others. People you might call a buffoon are a political rival or the guy at work who tells silly jokes at office parties.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBUFFOON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    2 meanings: 1. a person who amuses others by ridiculous or odd behaviour, jokes, etc 2. a foolish person.... Click for more definitions.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbuffoon noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of buffoon noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › buffoonBuffoon - definition of buffoon by The Free Dictionary

    Define buffoon. buffoon synonyms, buffoon pronunciation, buffoon translation, English dictionary definition of buffoon. n. 1. A clown; a jester: a court buffoon. 2. A person given to clowning and joking. 3. A ludicrous or bumbling person; a fool. buf·foon′er·y n.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › buffoonbuffoon - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 3, 2024 · buffoon (plural buffoons) One who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool. 1810, W. Melmoth, transl., Letters of Pliny: To divert the audience with buffoon postures and antic dances. An unintentionally ridiculous person. Usage notes [edit]

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › buffoonBuffoon Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Buffoon definition: A clown; a jester. Origin of Buffoon French bouffon from Old Italian buffone from buffa jest from buffare to puff of imitative origin. From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition From Middle French bouffon, from Italian buffone (“jester”), from buffare (“to puff out the cheeks”). From Wiktionary

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryBUFFOON - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    A complete guide to the word "BUFFOON": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.