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buffoon in German

buffoon in German is Hanswurst, Kasper, Narr — buffoon means someone who acts in a silly, clownish way, or who behaves so foolishly that it's almost comical.

buffoon in German

Hanswurst
noun
One who performs in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
Kasper
noun
One who performs in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
Narr
noun
(pejorative) An unintentionally ridiculous person.
Närrin
noun
(pejorative) An unintentionally ridiculous person.
herumkaspern
verb
To behave like a buffoon
kaspern
verb
To behave like a buffoon

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 German?

"buffoon" in German is Hanswurst, Kasper, Narr. 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 German, "buffoon" is Hanswurst, Kasper, Narr.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "buffoon": Hanswurst, Kasper, Narr, Närrin, herumkaspern, kaspern.

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