English noun: merry andrew | |||
1. | merry andrew (person) a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior | ||
Synonyms | buffoon, clown, goof, goofball | ||
Broader (hypernym) | comedian, comic | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | fool, harlequin, jester, motley fool, whiteface, zany | ||
Instance hyponym | Emmett Kelly, Kelly, Weary Willie | ||