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buffoon vs clown

clown vs buffoon

buffoon and clown both are nouns.

buffoon is not a verb while clown is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
buffoon Yes No No No
clown Yes No Yes No
As nouns, buffoon and clown are synonyms defined as:
  • buffoon and clown: a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
Other synonyms of buffoon include goof, goofball, merry andrew.
As nouns, buffoon and clown are synonyms defined as:
  • buffoon and clown: a rude or vulgar fool
buffoon (noun) clown (noun)
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
a rude or vulgar fool a rude or vulgar fool
buffoon (verb) clown (verb)
act as or like a clown
Difference between buffoon and clown

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