In ancient Russia, buffoons were called wandering actors who entertained the people in a variety of ways. Thanks to its rich repertoire, the word "buffoon" has acquired many meanings and many synonyms.
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Step 1
The buffoons were actors, they could perform both in masks and with dolls, but one thing never changed - the repertoire, as a rule, was satirical or comedic. Therefore, the buffoon can be called a "comedian".
Step 2
The buffoons were famous for their wit - they have an original answer for everything, a joke, or even a taunt. Therefore, the buffoon could be called both "amusing", and "amusing", and "lomakoy" ("to break a comedy"), and "antics", and "cynical" (from the word "mischievous" - to be mischievous, to behave frivolously, sometimes even cynically).
Step 3
In modern language, in this sense, the word "joker" or the shorter "jester" is most often used, a slightly less modern, but popular version is "clown". The stable expression "jester of peas" appeared thanks to the custom of jesters in Russia to decorate themselves with pea straw, and in the Middle Ages the jester usually had a rattle filled with peas with him.
Step 4
Other modern synonyms "balagur" and "chatterbox" were supplemented by the slang "balabol".
Step 5
Quite common now synonyms for "buffoon" are "farcer" (participates in farcical performances), and "buffoon" (from the Polish word figiel - "trick, prank").
Step 6
"Clown" is a follower of the buffoon, so it can also be considered a synonym.
Step 7
Some buffoons showed the public real acrobatic performances - in this case, "acrobat" can also be considered a synonym.
Step 8
Another modern, but slightly rethought synonym is "harlequin". This character of Italian comedies is close to the buffoon in a mocking and mischievous spirit, and he is also an acrobat.
Step 9
The buffoons were singers and musicians, so sometimes they were called by the name of a musical instrument - "piper", "piper", "guslar". Among them there were also “sopelitsy” (from the word “snuff”, aka a pity), “buzzers” (from the word “beep”, another musical instrument), but now you don't hear these words very often. The songs, of course, were accompanied by dances, so the buffoons were called "dancers".
Step 10
Over time, buffoons turned into "booths" - that is, they did not walk the streets, but performed in specially established booths. In modern language, even now "booth" means rude, "buffoonish" actions, similar to booth performances. Well, the one who suits them is called the "showman".
