bouffon
What it means
Insult for a ridiculous or foolish person.
Literally “jester”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “boo fon”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Can be playful but is often contemptuous.
How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse
Can be playful but is often contemptuous. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.
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