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
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Buffoon as a noun:
One who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
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Buffoon as a noun (pejorative):
An unintentionally ridiculous person.
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Buffoon as a verb:
To behave like a buffoon
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Jackpudding as a noun:
An amusing person who acts foolishly in order to entertain others