Translation
funny, comical
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Word origin
Of imitative origin, from buffare ('to puff out the cheeks'), the same root that gave English 'buffoon'.
- Origin
- Italian (imitative)
- Root
- buffare
- English cognates
- buffoon
Grammar
Examples
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Your hat is really funny-looking.
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He told the children a funny story.
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They were comical-looking shoes but comfortable.
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