Buffoon and Philistine

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

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

Nearby Words: buffoonery, buffo

Philistine

Philistine noun - A person who is chiefly interested in material comfort and is hostile or indifferent to art and culture.

Buffoon and philistine are semantically related in boor topic. Sometimes you can use "Buffoon" instead a noun "Philistine".

Nearby Word: philistinism

How words are described

ignorant ignorant buffoon ignorant philistine
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