Buffoon vs. Oaf — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Buffoon and Oaf
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Definitions
Buffoon➦
A clown; a jester
A court buffoon.
Oaf➦
A person regarded as stupid or clumsy.
Buffoon➦
A person given to clowning and joking.
Oaf➦
(pejorative) A person, especially a large male, who is clumsy or a simpleton.
Ouch! You dropped that box on my feet, you lumbering oaf!
Buffoon➦
A ludicrous or bumbling person; a fool.
Oaf➦
(obsolete) An elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins, hence, a deformed or foolish child.
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Buffoon➦
One who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
Oaf➦
Originally, an elf's child; a changeling left by fairies or goblins; hence, a deformed or foolish child; a simpleton; an idiot.
Buffoon➦
(pejorative) An unintentionally ridiculous person.
Oaf➦
A clumsy or awkward person.
Buffoon➦
To behave like a buffoon
Oaf➦
An awkward stupid person
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Buffoon➦
A man who makes a practice of amusing others by low tricks, antic gestures, etc.; a droll; a mimic; a harlequin; a clown; a merry-andrew.
Buffoon➦
Characteristic of, or like, a buffoon.
To divert the audience with buffoon postures and antic dances.
Buffoon➦
To act the part of a buffoon.
Buffoon➦
To treat with buffoonery.
Buffoon➦
A rude or vulgar fool
Buffoon➦
A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
