Buffoonery

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /bəˈfuːnəri/

Definitions of buffoonery

noun a behavior that is ridiculous, funny, or absurd, often done to entertain others

Example Sentences

A1 The clown's buffoonery made the children laugh.

A2 The actor's buffoonery on stage was entertaining but not very sophisticated.

B1 The politician's buffoonery during the debate did not impress the audience.

B2 The comedian's buffoonery was a hit with the crowd, showcasing his talent for physical comedy.

C1 The professor was known for his intellectual buffoonery, using humor to engage his students in complex topics.

C2 The author's novel was criticized for its reliance on buffoonery rather than meaningful character development.

Examples of buffoonery in a Sentence

formal The CEO was disappointed by the buffoonery displayed during the important board meeting.

informal I can't believe the level of buffoonery going on in the office today.

slang Stop with the buffoonery, it's getting old.

figurative His actions were like a performance of buffoonery, making everyone laugh but also causing chaos.

Grammatical Forms of buffoonery

past tense

buffooned

plural

buffooneries

comparative

more buffoonery

superlative

most buffoonery

present tense

buffoons

future tense

will buffoon

perfect tense

have buffooned

continuous tense

is buffooning

singular

buffoonery

positive degree

buffoonery

infinitive

to buffoon

gerund

buffooning

participle

buffooned

Origin and Evolution of buffoonery

First Known Use: 1580 year
Language of Origin: Italian
Story behind the word: The word 'buffoonery' originates from the Italian word 'buffone', meaning a clown or jester.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'buffoonery' has come to refer to behavior that is silly, absurd, or ridiculous, often associated with foolish or clownish antics.