CEFR C2

buffoonery

noun

Meaning

Behavior or speech that is ridiculous, clownish, or lacking in seriousness.

Examples

  • The manager grew tired of the staff's constant buffoonery during meetings.
  • His political career was undermined by his frequent public displays of buffoonery.

Synonyms: silliness, foolishness, clownishness, tomfoolery, fatuity