First Known Use: 1585
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buffoon
noun buf·foon \(ˌ)bə-ˈfün\
: a stupid or foolish person who tries to be funny
Full Definition of BUFFOON
1
: a ludicrous figure : clown
2
: a gross and usually ill-educated or stupid person
— buf·foon·ish \-ˈfü-nish\ adjective
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Origin of BUFFOON
Middle French bouffon, from Old Italian buffone
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Rhymes with BUFFOON
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BUFFOON Defined for Kids
buffoon
noun buf·foon \bə-ˈfün\
Definition of BUFFOON for Kids
: a foolish or stupid person
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