Buffoonery (noun)

Foolish or silly behavior; behavior that is intended to entertain or make people laugh, but is often considered ridiculous or in poor taste.

Origin:

The word buffoonery comes from the french word "bouffonnerie" which means jester or clown, it was first recorded in the english language in the early 17th century.

Examples:

1. The comedian's buffoonery was not well received by the audience.
2. The political satire show was filled with buffoonery and sarcasm.
3. The buffoonery of the court jester made the king laugh.
4. The class clown's buffoonery disrupted the class.
5. The clown's buffoonery made the children laugh.