Buffoon and Goon

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Buffoon noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.

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

Nearby Words: buffoonery, buffo

Goon noun - A stupid person.

Usage example: an unfortunate tendency to call those who disagree with him “brainless goons”

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Buffoon and goon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buffoon" instead a noun "Goon".

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