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Meaning of buffoon
A person who entertains people by acting silly or doing funny things, often in a way that is not respectful or serious.
Etymology of buffoon
The word "buffoon" originated in the 16th century from the Italian word "buffone", which means "jester" or "fool", and is derived from the Italian word "buffare", which means "to puff out one's cheeks", possibly in reference to the exaggerated facial expressions of a jester
Synonyms
jester
fool
clown
simpleton
idiot
dolt
ignoramus
numbskull
dimwit
nincompoop
twit
twerp
buff
zany
goofy
ridiculous
absurd
preposterous
laughable
comical
hilarious
amusing
entertaining
silly
witless
brainless
mindless
foolish
stupid
asinine
fatuous
inane
vacuous
vapid
idiotic
imbecilic
moronic
cretinous
simple
naive
gullible
foolish
absurd
ludicrous
farcical
risible
laughable
comical
humorous
jesting
joking
jocular
facetious
witty
satirical
ironic
sarcastic
Definitions
- A person who acts in a silly or ridiculous way, especially to entertain others
- * A person who is considered foolish or stupid
Usage Examples
- The comedian acted like a buffoon on stage, making the audience laugh with his silly antics
- * The politician's opponent called him a buffoon for his ridiculous campaign promises
Antonyms
sage
scholar
intellectual
genius
expert
professional
serious
solemn
somber
grave
dignified
respectful
refined
cultured
sophisticated
wise
prudent
discerning
astute
shrewd
clever
intelligent
brilliant
erudite
learned
knowledgeable
informed
enlightened
rational
logical
reasonable
sensible
responsible
mature
adult
composed
calm
serene
tranquil
sober
earnest
sincere
genuine
authentic
honest
trustworthy
reliable
dependable