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How to pronounce buffoon

“buffoon” pronunciation in American English

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“buffoon” in real sentences

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  1. RFK called him a buffoon.

    Jimmy Kimmel Live

  2. you lost to a complete buffoon

    Taskmaster

  3. is untrustworthy the other is buffoon

    BBC Politics

  4. as pretty much a buffoon, an idiot.

    WIRED

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