Buffoon and Needle

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

Nearby Words: buffoonery, buffo

Needle verb - To attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults.

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Buffoon and needle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buffoon" instead a verb "Needle".

Nearby Words: needled, needling, needlework

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