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buffoon

/ˈbʌf.ʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does buffoon mean?

noun

A person who acts in a foolish or absurd way, often for entertainment. A person who is the object of ridicule or contempt.

Example

"The comedian played the role of a bumbling buffoon in the comedy sketch."

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