BUFFOON - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a rude or vulgar fool
Synonyms
Merry andrew, Buffoon, Clown, Goof, Goofball
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "buffoon" comes from Italian buffone, which was borrowed from Middle French bouffon.
🔗 Related Words
puff – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
French culinary terms dominate English cooking vocabulary because of Norman influence.