Meaning & use
buffoon
A person who behaves in a silly or ridiculous way, especially one who acts foolishly for attention.
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He played the buffoon at parties, but his colleagues knew how sharp he actually was.
The critic dismissed the politician as a buffoon unfit for serious office.
A note on using this word
Buffoon is usually mildly insulting when applied to someone outside a performance context, implying a lack of seriousness or dignity.
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