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
One who performs in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
Kasper
One who performs in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
Narr
(pejorative) An unintentionally ridiculous person.
Närrin
(pejorative) An unintentionally ridiculous person.
herumkaspern
To behave like a buffoon
kaspern
To behave like a buffoon
What does "buffoon" mean?
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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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