Buffoon and Simpleton

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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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Simpleton is a synonym for buffoon. In some cases you can use "Simpleton" instead a noun "Buffoon".

Nearby Words: buffoonery, buffo

Simpleton noun - A stupid person.

Usage example: she felt like such a simpleton for needing help to install her home theater

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Buffoon is a synonym for simpleton in fool topic. You can use "Buffoon" instead a noun "Simpleton", if it concerns topics such as clown.

lovable	lovable buffoon	lovable simpleton
complete	complete buffoon	complete simpleton
good-natured	good-natured buffoon	good-natured simpleton
bumbling	bumbling buffoon	bumbling simpleton
Other adjectives: harmless, apparent, dumb, loveable, dimwitted.

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