Meaning & use
buffoonery
Ridiculous, clownish behavior intended to amuse, or seen as merely foolish.
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The comedian's buffoonery had the entire audience laughing within minutes.
Critics dismissed the debate as political buffoonery rather than serious discussion.
A note on using this word
Buffoonery can be a playful compliment about comic performance or a dismissive criticism of behavior seen as unserious.
Words with a similar meaning
clowningsillinessfoolery
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Words with an opposite meaning
seriousnessdignity
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