🔄 Synonyms of "Buffoon"
2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| clownnoun | A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig. |
| merry andrewnoun | (idiomatic) A person who clowns publicly; a buffoon; an entertainer's assistant. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Buffoon"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| merry andrewnoun | (idiomatic) A person who clowns publicly; a buffoon; an entertainer's assistant. |
| clownnoun | A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig. |
| zanynoun | (archaic) A fool or clown, especially one whose business on the stage is to imitate foolishly the actions of the principal clown. |
| foolnoun | (derogatory) A person with poor judgment or little intelligence. |
| schmucknoun | (derogatory) A jerk; a person who is unlikable, detestable, or contemptible because they are stupid, foolish, clumsy, oafish, inept, malicious, or unpleasant. |
| oafnoun | (derogatory) A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton. |
| dumbassnoun | (US, sometimes considered vulgar, slang, mildly derogatory) A stupid or foolish person. |
| jokernoun | A person who makes jokes. |
| jesternoun | One who jests, jokes or teases. |
| jokenoun | Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness. |
| jerk-offnoun | Alternative spelling of jerkoff. [(idiomatic, vulgar, derogatory) Someone who behaves obnoxiously, rudely, inappropriately, or is ignorant of certain social norms, usually a male.] |
| punknoun | (countable) One who engages in sexual intercourse, particularly: |
| turdnoun | (informal, mildly vulgar) A piece of solid feces. |
| buffoonerynoun | The behaviour expected of a buffoon; foolishness, silliness. |
| clownynoun | (informal) Someone who acts in a clownlike manner. |
| fool's foolnoun | An utter fool; a very foolish person. |
| buffoonismnoun | (rare, archaic) The actions of a buffoon; buffoonery. |
| buffoonrynoun | Archaic form of buffoonery. [The behaviour expected of a buffoon; foolishness, silliness.] |
| goofballnoun | (informal, often derogatory, sometimes endearing) A foolish or silly person or animal. |
| foolernoun | Someone or something who fools. |
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