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buffoonish

/ˈbʌfənɪʃ/ adjective · British & US
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What does buffoonish mean?

adjective

Excessively silly or foolish; ridiculous. Often used to describe someone who is intentionally acting in a foolish or absurd manner.

Example

"The comedian's buffoonish antics on stage had the audience in stitches."

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