Buffoon and Mummer

Buffoon

Buffoon noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
Usage example: the children at the birthday party giggled at the buffoon's silly tricks
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Mummer and buffoon are semantically related In some cases you can use "Mummer" instead a noun "Buffoon".

Nearby Words: buffoonery, buffo

Mummer

Mummer noun - One who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show).
Usage example: those moonstruck mummers on TV soap operas who have more hair than talent
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Buffoon and mummer are semantically related in joking person topic. You can use "Buffoon" instead a noun "Mummer".

Nearby Words: mummery, mummy, mumming
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