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Buffoonery: meaning, definitions and examples

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buffoonery

 

[ bษ™หˆfuหnษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

foolish behavior

Buffoonery refers to silly or absurd behavior that is meant to amuse others. It often involves clownish antics or mockery that may be humorous but can also seem foolish. The term can be used to describe acts that deliberately aim to provoke laughter, whether on stage or in everyday life. Buffoonery may also imply a lack of seriousness or maturity in specific situations.

Synonyms

antics, clowning, foolery, jesting, mockery

Examples of usage

  • His buffoonery at the party entertained everyone.
  • The play was full of buffoonery that made the audience laugh.
  • Despite his buffoonery, he was quite serious about his work.

Translations

Translations of the word "buffoonery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bufonaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคซเฅ‚เคจเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Buffonade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelucuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะฐะทะฝัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚azenada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้“ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouffonnerie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bufonada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sirkecilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘๋Œ€๊ทน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุฑุฌุงู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bafunรฉrie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bafunรฉria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐไธ‘่กŒไธบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bufonada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ baskavendi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะปะดั–ั€ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒคแƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baffoonery

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bufonada

Etymology

The word 'buffoonery' originates from the French word 'buffon', which means 'clown' or 'jester'. This word can be traced back to the Italian 'buffone', which denotes a jester or fool. The usage of 'buffoon' in English began in the 16th century, indicating a comic performer or one who behaves in a ridiculous or foolish manner. The '-ery' suffix signifies a state or condition, which in this case refers to the performance or behavior typical of a buffoon. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of nonsensical or outrageous conduct, especially in the context of entertainment or theatrical performance. Buffoonery is commonly associated with slapstick comedy and lighthearted antics, bridging its historical roots to contemporary uses in different forms of media.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,358 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.