buffoonish

[bʌˈfuːnɪʃ]

buffoonish Definition

resembling or typical of a buffoon; absurdly clumsy or inept.

Using buffoonish: Examples

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    His buffoonish behavior at the party embarrassed his wife.

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    The actor's buffoonish performance was criticized by the reviewers.

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    The politician's buffoonish antics made him a laughingstock.

buffoonish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for buffoonish

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Summary: buffoonish in Brief

'Buffoonish' [bʌˈfuːnɪʃ] is an adjective that describes someone or something that is absurdly clumsy or inept, resembling or typical of a buffoon. It is often used to describe behavior that is foolish or ridiculous, as in 'The politician's buffoonish antics made him a laughingstock.' Synonyms include 'clownish' and 'ridiculous.'