Buffoon

Part of speech: noun (n.)

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.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To act the part of a buffoon. [R.]

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To treat with buffoonery. Glanvill.

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

Characteristic of, or like, a buffoon. "Buffoon stories." Macaulay. To divert the audience with buffoon postures and antic dances. Melmoth.