The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Buffoonery \Buf*foon"er*y\, n.; pl. Buffooneries. [F.
   bouffonnerie.]
   The arts and practices of a buffoon, as low jests, ridiculous
   pranks, vulgar tricks and postures.
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         Nor that it will ever constitute a wit to conclude a
         tart piece of buffoonery with a "What makes you blush?"
                                                  --Spectator.
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