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buffoon in Dutch

buffoon in Dutch is clown, sufferd — buffoon means someone who acts in a silly, clownish way, or who behaves so foolishly that it's almost comical.

buffoon in Dutch

clown
noun
One who performs in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
sufferd
noun
(pejorative) An unintentionally ridiculous person.

What does "buffoon" mean?

  1. noun Someone who acts in a silly, clownish way, or who behaves so foolishly that it's almost comical.
    "The critics called the politician a buffoon after his disastrous speech."
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buffoon in a sentence

  • The critics called the politician a buffoon after his disastrous speech.
  • He played the buffoon at parties, always the first to make a fool of himself.

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What is "buffoon" in Dutch?

"buffoon" in Dutch is clown, sufferd. buffoon means: Someone who acts in a silly, clownish way, or who behaves so foolishly that it's almost comical.

How do you use "buffoon" in a sentence?

Example: "The critics called the politician a buffoon after his disastrous speech." In Dutch, "buffoon" is clown, sufferd.

Are there other ways to say "buffoon" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "buffoon": clown, sufferd.

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