CEFR B1

buffoon

noun

Meaning

A person who acts in a ridiculous or silly way, often for the amusement of others; a clown or jester.

Examples

  • He was a buffoon in the office, always making jokes and playing pranks.
  • The comedian's act was full of buffoonery, but the audience loved it.

Synonyms: fool, jester, clown, harlequin