| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| buffoon | (noun) a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior | Synonyms: clown, goof, goofball, merry andrew |
| (noun) a rude or vulgar fool | Synonyms: clown | |
| buffoonery | (noun) acting like a clown or buffoon | Synonyms: clowning, frivolity, harlequinade, japery, prank |
| buffoonish | (adjective) like a clown | Synonyms: clownish, clownlike, zany |