buffoon — a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior; a clown or jester
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior; a clown or jester
Pronunciation (IPA): /bəˈfuːn/
Korean meaning: 우스꽝스러운 행동으로 다른 사람들을 웃게 하는 사람; 어릿광대, 바보
Korean pronunciation: 버**푸**운
Example Sentences
- Stop acting like a buffoon at the wedding!
- The CEO turned into a complete buffoon during the company party.
- He was known as the office buffoon for his ridiculous pranks.
buffoon
NOUN//bəˈfuːn//
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior; a clown or jester
우스꽝스러운 행동으로 다른 사람들을 웃게 하는 사람; 어릿광대, 바보
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Origin
From 16th-century French 'bouffon', originally referring to professional court jesters who entertained royalty. The word traces back to Italian 'buffare' meaning 'to puff out the cheeks', describing the exaggerated facial expressions used to make people laugh.
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“Stop acting like a buffoon at the wedding!”
“The CEO turned into a complete buffoon during the company party.”
“He was known as the office buffoon for his ridiculous pranks.”
“The politician's behavior made him look like a buffoon on national television.”
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