merry-andrew

[mer-ee-an-droo]

noun

1. a clown; buffoon.

merry-andrew

noun

1. a joker, clown, or buffoon

Word History and Origins

Origin of merry-andrew¹

1665–75; merry + Andrew, generic use of the proper name

Word History and Origins

Origin of merry-andrew¹

C17: original reference of Andrew unexplained

Related Words

• buffoon 
• comedian 
• comic 
• fool 
• jester 
• mime 
• prankster