Buffoon

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who behaves in a rude, foolish, or vulgar manner and makes themselves an object of ridicule.

“The politician made a complete buffoon of himself during the live debate.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

buf·foon

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Synonyms

clown goofgoofball

Antonyms

sage intellectual

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double O near the end and double F in the middle, both repeated letters worth testing early

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points base, the double F and double O spread value and the -OON ending hooks well

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “buffoon”.

boffo buffo boff bono boof boon boun buff bufo fono foun

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