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
Loon and buffoon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Loon" instead a noun "Buffoon".
Nearby Words: buffoonery, buffo
Loon
Loon noun - A stupid person.
Usage example: the loons at the grocery store had put the potato chips at the bottom of the bag
Nearby Word: loony
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- Meanwhile, "Oh, a private buffoon is a light-hearted loon", of course, turns out to be about how the jester's being torn apart and has to remain cheerful throughout it all.
Source: Lyrical Dissonance / Music
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