buffoon

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que se comporta de maneira ridícula, tola ou vulgarmente engraçada, muitas vezes para divertir os outros. Também pode indicar alguém que faz palhaçadas ou age de forma grotesca para chamar atenção.

A noun referring to a person who behaves in a ridiculous, foolish, or amusingly vulgar manner, often to entertain others.

1. Rude or vulgar foolC1formal

   A person who behaves in a coarse, offensive, or foolish manner.

   Tolo grosseiro ou vulgar

   • The politician was dismissed as a buffoon after his offensive remarks.
   • He acted like a buffoon at the party, insulting everyone.
   • No one took him seriously because he was such a buffoon.

   Sinônimosboorchurlclownfooljesterloutoafvulgarian

   Antônimosdiplomatsage

2. Amusing clownB2formal

   A person who entertains others through ridiculous or silly behavior.

   Palhaço

   • The court jester was a lovable buffoon who made everyone laugh.
   • He played the role of a buffoon in the comedy show.
   • She can be a bit of a buffoon, but her jokes always lighten the mood.

   Sinônimosclowncomicfoolharlequinjesterzany