buffoon
noun
buf·foon
(ˌ)bə-ˈfün 
2
: a gross and usually ill-educated or stupid person
acting like a ridiculous buffoon
Examples of buffoon in a Sentence
Stop acting like a buffoon.
the children at the birthday party giggled at the buffoon's silly tricks
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Jerry is a buffoon whom Reggie embarrassed years ago on the field, and Reggie’s used to his hatred.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
He is looked upon as a bloviating buffoon, not to be believed or taken seriously.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Playing alongside Clarence Muse, who portrays a tenant farmer, Fetchit was cast as the clichéd buffoon, lazy and happy-go-lucky.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
So the Dolphins haven’t totally escaped their buffoon-like past with Ross at the helm.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
He is looked upon as a bloviating buffoon, not to be believed or taken seriously.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Playing alongside Clarence Muse, who portrays a tenant farmer, Fetchit was cast as the clichéd buffoon, lazy and happy-go-lucky.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
So the Dolphins haven’t totally escaped their buffoon-like past with Ross at the helm.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Buffoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buffoon. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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buffoon
noun
buf·foon
(ˌ)bə-ˈfün
2
: a crude or stupid person
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