There are despicable words that are derogatory by definition. ... But "buffoon" is not the N-word, nor is it like any other word racist in origin. At the same time, there are words whose etymological roots are not racist but that can have a racist connotation.

What does it mean when someone calls you a buffoon?

1 : a ludicrous figure : clown. 2 : a gross and usually ill-educated or stupid person acting like a ridiculous buffoon.

Is buffoon a slang?

1 jester, clown, fool.