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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.