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English Dictionary: buffoon	by the DICT Development Group
5 results for buffoon
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
buffoon n a rude or vulgar fool Synonym(s): clown, buffoon a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior Synonym(s): clown, buffoon, goof, goofball, merry andrew
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Buffoon \Buf*foon"\, n. [F. bouffon (cf. It. buffone, buffo, buffa, puff of wind, vanity, nonsense, trick), fr. bouffer to puff out, because the buffoons puffed out their cheeks for the amusement of the spectators. See {Buffet} a blow.] A man who makes a practice of amusing others by low tricks, antic gestures, etc.; a droll; a mimic; a harlequin; a clown; a merry-andrew.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Buffoon \Buffoon"\, a. Characteristic of, or like, a buffoon. [bd]Buffoon* stories.[b8] --Macaulay. To divert the audience with buffoon postures and antic dances. --Melmoth.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Buffoon \Buf*foon"\, v. i. To act the part of a buffoon. [R.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Buffoon \Buf*foon"\, v. t. To treat with buffoonery. --Glanvill.