bozo

/ˈboʊzoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who is considered silly or foolish, especially one who is seen as a laughing stock

“The politician’s gaffe made him look like a complete bozo in front of the press.”

2. noun

a type of clown, especially in a circus or carnival

“The bozo act was a highlight of the circus’s evening show.”

3. verb

to make someone look foolish or silly

“The prankster bozoed his roommate by replacing his shampoo with hair gel.”

Synonyms

  • clown
  • fool
  • joke

Antonyms

  • sage
  • wise