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whiteface vs buffoon

buffoon vs whiteface

whiteface and buffoon both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whiteface Yes No No No
buffoon Yes No No No
As nouns, buffoon is a hypernym of whiteface; that is, buffoon is a word with a broader meaning than whiteface:
  • whiteface: a clown whose face is covered with white make-up
  • buffoon: a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
Other hypernyms of whiteface include clown, goof, goofball, merry andrew.
whiteface (noun) buffoon (noun)
hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
a clown whose face is covered with white make-up a rude or vulgar fool
Difference between whiteface and buffoon

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