Buffoon
Buffoon noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
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Synonyms for Buffoon
Know-nothing and buffoon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Know-nothing" instead a noun "Buffoon".
Nearby Words: buffoonery, buffo
Know-nothing
Know-nothing noun - A stupid person.
Usage example: often disparaged her coworkers as a bunch of know-nothings
Buffoon and know-nothing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buffoon" instead a noun phrase "Know-nothing".
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Related pairs
- fool and buffoon
- fool and know-nothing
- dunce and buffoon
- dunce and know-nothing
- blockhead and buffoon
- blockhead and know-nothing
- dolt and buffoon
- dolt and know-nothing
- idiot and buffoon
- idiot and know-nothing
- simpleton and buffoon
- simpleton and know-nothing
- dullard and buffoon
- dullard and know-nothing
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