Antic and Buffoon

Antic

Antic noun - A playful or mischievous act intended as a joke.

Buffoon and antic are semantically related In some cases you can use "Buffoon" instead a noun "Antic".

Buffoon

Buffoon noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
Usage example: the children at the birthday party giggled at the buffoon's silly tricks
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Synonyms for Buffoon

Antic and buffoon are semantically related in clownlike person topic. Sometimes you can use "Antic" instead a noun "Buffoon". archaic substitute

Nearby Words: buffoonery, buffo
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