Buffooneries

/bəˈfuːnəriz/ noun

Definition

Plural of buffoonery; multiple instances of absurd, ridiculous, or clownish behavior.

Etymology

From 'buffoonery' (the behavior of a buffoon) plus the plural suffix '-ies,' ultimately tracing to Old French 'bufon' and Italian 'buffone.'

Kelly Says

The word 'buffooneries' lets you describe not just silly acts but whole collections of them—it's the linguistic equivalent of a blooper reel or a season of a reality TV show.

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