buffoonery

noun
UK: /bʌˈfuːnəri/
US: /bʌˈfuːnəri/

  1. Behavior that is silly and funny.

    1. The show included some light buffoonery.
    2. The politician's speech descended into pure buffoonery, alienating many voters with its absurd claims.

  2. Foolish or stupid behavior.

    1. I can't stand his buffoonery.
    2. The company's reputation suffered because of the buffoonery of its former CEO.

Synonyms

foolery drollery

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "buffoonery" in English means: Behavior that is silly and funny., Foolish or stupid behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "buffoonery" is /bʌˈfuːnəri/ in British English and /bʌˈfuːnəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "buffoonery": foolery, drollery.

Example usage of "buffoonery": "The show included some light buffoonery.". More examples on the page.