Buffoon and Oaf

Buffoon

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

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

Nearby Words: buffoonery, buffo

Oaf noun - A stupid person.

Usage example: anyone who took him for an oaf and tried to cheat him would be in for a nasty surprise

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Buffoon and oaf are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buffoon" instead a noun "Oaf".

Nearby Word: oafish

lovable	lovable buffoon	lovable oaf
complete	complete buffoon	complete oaf
good-hearted	good-hearted buffoon	good-hearted oaf
fat	fat buffoon	fat oaf
Other adjectives: clumsy, surly, selfish, big, pompous, incompetent, lazy, murderous, dumb, loveable, clueless.

This is a fairy tale land we're talking about, and breaking a mirror has its consequences... Rule of Funny: The Oaf and the Buffoon aren't real tarot cards.

Source: Series / The 10th Kingdom

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