Buffoonery and Devilry

Buffoonery

Buffoonery noun - Wildly playful or mischievous behavior.
Usage example: their madcap buffoonery turned the duo into the nation's hottest comedy act

Devilry and buffoonery are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Devilry" instead a noun "Buffoonery".

Nearby Word: buffoon

Devilry

Devilry noun - Playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm.
Usage example: children always getting into some devilry
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Synonyms for Devilry

Buffoonery and devilry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buffoonery" instead a noun "Devilry".

Nearby Word: devil
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