Meaning
farce, joke
- a ridiculous, dishonest, or pointless situation or action; a farce
- foolish or clownish behavior; tomfoolery
In a sentence
L'intera riunione si è rivelata una buffonata.
The whole meeting turned out to be a farce.
Non ho intenzione di partecipare a questa buffonata.
I have no intention of taking part in this farce.
Smettetela con queste buffonate e lavorate seriamente!
Stop this tomfoolery and work seriously!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| buffonata | feminine · singular |
| buffonate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derives from 'buffone' (clown/fool) and often expresses contempt or exasperation.
- Commonly used to dismiss meetings, trials, or processes deemed not serious.