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  1. 1. n. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Characteristic of, or like, a buffoon. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. i. To act the part of a buffoon. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To treat with buffoonery. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. a rude or vulgar fool Source: wordnet
  6. 6. n. a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior Source: wordnet
  7. 7. 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. Characteristic of, or like, a buffoon. "Buffoon stories." Macaulay. To divert the audience with buffoon postures and antic dances. Melmoth. To act the part of a buffoon. [R.] To treat with buffoonery. Glanvill. Source: webster
  8. 8. A man who makes a practice of amusing others by low tricks,antic gestures, etc.; a droll; a mimic; a harlequin; a clown; amerry-andrew. Source: adambom
  9. 9. n:100 n a rude or vulgar fool n a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior Source: ecdict

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