BUFFOONERIES

Noun

buffooneries

plural of buffoonery

Source: Wiktionary


BUFFOONERY

Buf*foon"er*y, n.; pl. Buffooneries. Etym: [F. bouffonnerie.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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