Buffoonery

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The arts and practices of a buffoon, as low jests, ridiculous pranks, vulgar tricks and postures. Nor that it will ever constitute a wit to conclude a tart piece of buffoonery with a "What makes you blush?" - Spectator.

Noun

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buffoonery - acting like a clown or buffoon Synonyms: clowning, harlequinade, prank, frivolity

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