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buffoon
noun
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Divide buffoon into syllables:

buf · foon

How to pronounce buffoon:

Definition of buffoon:

buffoon (noun):
a rude or vulgar fool.
a ludicrous figure clown

Synonyms for buffoon:

clownfoolzanycomedianmimegoofharlequin

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