Pronunciation: /bəˈfuːn/
noun a person who behaves in a ridiculous or funny way
A1 The clown at the circus acted like a buffoon, making everyone laugh.
A2 The movie was filled with buffoon characters who provided comic relief.
B1 The politician was criticized for his buffoon behavior during the debate.
B2 The CEO's buffoon antics at the board meeting caused embarrassment for the company.
C1 Despite his buffoonish demeanor, the comedian was actually quite intelligent and insightful.
C2 The buffoonery of the actor's performance earned him critical acclaim and an award nomination.
verb None
A1 He buffooned around the office, making everyone laugh with his silly antics.
A2 The clown buffooned his way through the circus, entertaining the audience with his funny tricks.
B1 She buffooned her way through the party, telling jokes and making everyone smile.
B2 The actor buffooned his lines during the play, adding a comedic touch to the performance.
C1 Despite his serious role, the actor managed to buffoon his way through the scene, bringing humor to the audience.
C2 The comedian buffooned his way through the stand-up routine, leaving the audience in stitches with his hilarious jokes.
adjective None
A1 The buffoon clown made the children laugh at the birthday party.
A2 The buffoon behavior of the class clown often got him into trouble with the teacher.
B1 The buffoon antics of the actor added humor to the play.
B2 The buffoonish politician's speech was met with ridicule by the audience.
C1 Despite his buffoon persona, the comedian's jokes were actually quite clever.
C2 The buffoonish behavior of the CEO caused chaos in the company's boardroom.
adverb None
A1 The buffoonishly dressed clown made the children laugh.
A2 He tried to be funny, but his buffoonish behavior only annoyed his friends.
B1 The comedian's buffoon act was a hit with the audience.
B2 Despite his buffoonish antics, he was actually a very intelligent man.
C1 The politician's buffoonish behavior cost him the election.
C2 His buffoonish performance on stage was met with mixed reviews from critics.
pronoun None
A1 The buffoon made everyone laugh with his silly antics.
A2 I can't believe that buffoon is still trying to impress everyone.
B1 The buffoon's jokes were getting old and no one found them funny anymore.
B2 Despite his buffoonish behavior, he was actually quite intelligent.
C1 The buffoon's facade of humor masked a deep sense of insecurity.
C2 The buffoon's wit and charm captivated the audience, making him a beloved entertainer.
preposition None
A1 The buffoon in the circus made everyone laugh.
A2 She always acts like a buffoon to lighten the mood.
B1 The comedian's buffoonery was a hit with the audience.
B2 His buffoon antics were entertaining, but sometimes went too far.
C1 Despite his buffoonish behavior, he was a skilled diplomat.
C2 The politician's buffoonery was criticized by the media.
conjunction None
A1 He may act like a buffoon, but he is actually very intelligent.
A2 The buffoon stumbled over his words during the presentation.
B1 Despite his buffoonish behavior, he managed to impress the audience with his skills.
B2 The comedian's buffoon persona always brings laughter to the crowd.
C1 The politician's buffoonery was seen as a hindrance to his credibility.
C2 The actor's ability to switch from a serious role to a buffoon character showcases his versatility.
interjection None
A1 Buffoon! That was a silly mistake.
A2 Buffoon! Why did you do that?
B1 You buffoon! You forgot to bring the keys.
B2 What a buffoon! I can't believe you fell for that trick.
C1 He acted like a buffoon during the presentation, making everyone laugh.
C2 The politician's buffoonish behavior during the debate was both entertaining and cringe-worthy.
article None
A1 The buffoon made everyone laugh with his silly antics.
A2 The circus clown was known for his buffoonery and slapstick humor.
B1 The political candidate was seen as a buffoon by his opponents due to his outlandish behavior.
B2 The comedian's buffoon persona was a hit with audiences, who loved his over-the-top performances.
C1 Despite his buffoonish exterior, the actor was actually quite intelligent and well-spoken in real life.
C2 The buffoonery of the court jester provided much-needed comic relief in the midst of political turmoil.
formal The politician was criticized for behaving like a buffoon during the debate.
informal I can't believe that buffoon just tripped over his own feet!
slang That guy is such a buffoon, always making a fool of himself.
figurative His actions made him appear as a buffoon in front of his colleagues.
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