buffoonery
1 of 1noun/bəˈfunəri/
Forms:buffooneries
1
foolish, clownish, or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse or entertain
- The meeting descended into buffoonery when no one took the topic seriously.
- His constant buffoonery made him the life of the party.
- The movie is full of slapstick and buffoonery.
- Tired of their childish buffoonery, the teacher ended the class early.
- Political debates sometimes slip into buffoonery rather than serious discussion.
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