The difference between Buffoon and Jackpudding

When used as nouns, buffoon means one who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion, whereas jackpudding means an amusing person who acts foolishly in order to entertain others.


Buffoon is also verb with the meaning: to behave like a buffoon.

check bellow for the other definitions of Buffoon and Jackpudding

  1. Buffoon as a noun:

    One who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.

  2. Buffoon as a noun (pejorative):

    An unintentionally ridiculous person.

  1. Buffoon as a verb:

    To behave like a buffoon

  1. Jackpudding as a noun:

    An amusing person who acts foolishly in order to entertain others