Buffo
Buffo noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
Usage example: in the comic opera, the buffo shared his entrance aria with a grimacing mime
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Synonyms for Buffo
Madcap and buffo are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Madcap" instead a noun "Buffo".
Nearby Word: buffoon
Madcap
Madcap noun - A person who seeks out very dangerous or foolhardy adventures with no apparent fear.
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