Buf*foon", v. i. To act the part of a buffoon. [R.]

Buf*foon", v. t. To treat with buffoonery. Glanvill.

Buf*foon"er*y (&?;), n.; pl. Buffooneries (&?;). [F. bouffonnerie.] The arts and practices of a buffoon, as low jests, ridiculous pranks, vulgar tricks and postures.

Nor that it will ever constitute a wit to conclude a tart piece of buffoonery with a "What makes you blush?"

Spectator.

Buf*foon"ish, a. Like a buffoon; consisting in low jests or gestures. Blair.

Buf*foon"ism (&?;), n. The practices of a buffoon; buffoonery.

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