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buffoon in Italian

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

buffoon in Italian

buffone
noun
One who performs in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
pagliaccio
noun
One who performs in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.

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 Italian?

"buffoon" in Italian is buffone, pagliaccio. 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 Italian, "buffoon" is buffone, pagliaccio.

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

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "buffoon": buffone, pagliaccio.

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