• Dictionary
  • List of exercises
  • Exercises by level

Meaning of buffoon in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /bəˈfun/

    US accent Play buttonYour browser does not support the audio element.

    How to pronounce buffoon in American English, in context ▾
    Use the controls below Controls button to browse different examples of pronunciation.

    UK accent Play buttonYour browser does not support the audio element.

    How to pronounce buffoon in British English, in context ▾
    Use the controls below Controls button to browse different examples of pronunciation.
  1. Noun

    buffoon

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: from French bouffon, from Italian buffone, from medieval Latin buffo‘clown’. Originally recorded as a rare Scots word for a kind of pantomime dance, the term later (late 16th century) denoted a professional jester

    Definitions

    1. a rude or vulgar fool
  2. 2. a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior

Navigation

    Books Teacher Resources About Contact

Lessons

    Beginner Intermediate Advanced
© 2021, NAGEL PTY LTD 🇦🇺 • Terms • Privacy