buffoonish
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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And, to make it more complex, he is, in fact, buffoonish.
From Salon
Strongman posturing comes off as buffoonish until the press is cowed enough to report the flex as fact.
From Salon
That Trump, his buffoonish Cabinet and the architects of Project 2025 would go to such lengths to hide what they are up to should keep every American up at night.
From Salon
Being trapped in a cubicle and forced to deal with a buffoonish boss resonates with the junior high crowd.
From Los Angeles Times
Carvey's bouncing and buffoonish take on Musk's sycophancy struck a chord, with the Tesla head commenting on it on X.
From Salon
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