buffoon
Pronunciations (2)
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/bəˈfuːn/
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bəˈfuːn
Noun
One who performs in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
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To divert the audience with buffoon postures and antic dances.
An unintentionally ridiculous person.
Usage- Derogatory
Verb
To behave like a buffoon
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More examples (1)
His mimicry of gay speech and facial expressions is analogous to an Amos 'n' Andy routine, in which white men buffooned their way through incredibly demeaning impersonations of black men.
Noun
a rude or vulgar fool
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a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
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