Buffoon and Goofball

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Buffoon noun - A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior.

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Goofball is a synonym for buffoon. In some cases you can use "Goofball" instead a noun "Buffoon".

Nearby Words: buffoonery, buffo

Goofball noun - A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior.

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Buffoon is a synonym for goofball. You can use "Buffoon" instead a noun "Goofball".

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Goofball and Buffoon. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/buffoon/goofball

Buffoon & Goofball. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/buffoon/goofball>.

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