Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
buffoonish
Adjective
/bəˈfunɪʃ/
Definition
Resembling or characteristic of a buffoon; silly or ridiculous in a foolish way.
Examples
- His buffoonish antics made everyone laugh at the party.
- The movie featured a buffoonish character who provided comic relief throughout the film.
- She thought his buffoonish remarks were inappropriate for the serious discussion.
Meaning
The term buffoonish describes behavior that is clownish or meant to entertain others through foolish antics. It often implies a lack of seriousness and can refer to someone’s actions or mannerisms that appear absurd or nonsensical.
Synonyms
- ridiculous
- clownish
- foolish
- absurd
- jester-like
