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buffoon

UK/bә'fu:n/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A person who acts in a silly, ridiculous way to amuse others; a clown or fool

小丑,丑角;愚蠢可笑的人

Root Breakdown

Loanword
buffoonother
=buffoon

Common Collocations

  • 1.play the buffoon装傻

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The comedian played the role of a silly buffoon, making everyone laugh.

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