Buffoon word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "buffoon" word

[noun] a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
[noun] a rude or vulgar fool

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\Buf*foon"\, n. [F. bouffon (cf. It. buffone, buffo, buffa, puff of wind, vanity, nonsense, trick), fr. bouffer to puff out, because the buffoons puffed out their cheeks for the amusement of the spectators. See {Buffet} a blow.] A man who makes a practice of amusing others by low tricks, antic gestures, etc.; a droll; a mimic; a harlequin; a clown; a merry-andrew.
\Buf*foon"\, a. Characteristic of, or like, a buffoon. ``Buffoon stories.'' --Macaulay. To divert the audience with buffoon postures and antic dances. --Melmoth.
\Buf*foon"\, v. i. To act the part of a buffoon. [R.]
\Buf*foon"\, v. t. To treat with buffoonery. --Glanvill.

Synonyms for buffoon

clown, merry andrew

Related terms: ass, bad boy, booger, born fool, buffo, bugger, clown, Columbine, cutup, devil, doodle, egregious ass, elf, enfant terrible, figure of fun, fool, funmaker, Hanswurst, Harlequin, hood, hoodlum, hooligan, ignoramus, imp, jackass, jack-pudding, jester, joker, jokester, knave, little devil, little monkey, little rascal, lunatic, merry-andrew, milksop, minx, mischief, mischief-maker, mooncalf, motley, motley fool, Pantalone, Pantaloon, perfect fool, pickle-herring, pixie, Polichinelle, practical joker, prankster, puck, Pulcinella, Punch, Punchinello, rapscallion, rascal, rogue, rowdy, ruffian, scamp, scapegrace, Scaramouch, schmuck, softhead, sop, stupid ass, tomfool, wag, zany

The fun area, different aproach to word »buffoon«

Let's analyse "buffoon" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOOFFUB. Average typing speed for these characters is 1840 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -... ..- ..-. ..-. --- --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: buffoon: 3 + 6 + 6 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: buffoon: 2 + 3 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 5 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
F (2)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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