buffoon — Defs

01 n. A man who makes a practice of amusing others by low tricks, antic gestures, etc.; a droll; a mimic; a harlequin; a clown; a merry-andrew.

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A man who makes a practice of amusing others by low tricks, antic gestures, etc.; a droll; a mimic; a harlequin; a clown; a merry-andrew.

02 a. Characteristic of, or like, a buffoon.

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Characteristic of, or like, a buffoon.
“To divert the audience with buffoon postures and antic dances.” — Melmoth.

03 v. i. To act the part of a buffoon.

04 v. t. To treat with buffoonery.