buffoon

n.	1.	A man who makes a practice of amusing others by low tricks, antic gestures, etc.; a droll; a mimic; a harlequin; a clown; a merry-andrew.
a.	1.	Characteristic of, or like, a buffoon. To divert the audience with buffoon postures and antic dances. - Melmoth.
v. i.	1.	To act the part of a buffoon.
v. t.	1.	To treat with buffoonery.

Noun	1.	buffoon - a rude or vulgar fool Synonyms: clown
	2.	buffoon - a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior Synonyms: merry andrew, clown

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