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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Synonyms for Buffoon
Zany is a synonym for buffoon in clown topic. In some cases you can use "Zany" instead a noun "Buffoon", when it comes to topics like person, comedian, clownlike person. popular alternative
Nearby Words: buffoonery, buffo
Zany
Zany noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
Usage example: hired a zany to entertain the children at the birthday party
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