1. people who act in a silly or foolish way to amuse others; clowns or jesters
2. people who behave foolishly or ridiculously
Usage: often derogatory

Examples

• The court buffoons entertained the king with their silly antics.
• Those buffoons at the party made everyone laugh with their ridiculous dance moves.
• The children giggled at the buffoons performing in the circus.
• He called his coworkers buffoons after they made the same mistake again.
• The comedy show featured talented buffoons who could make anyone smile.
• Don’t listen to those buffoons; they don’t know what they’re talking about.