Meaning of buffoon in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /bəˈfun/

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  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

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