Meaning of the German Word "Hanswurst"

Hanswurst

buffoon

A silly or ridiculous person.

Example Sentence

Der Hanswurst des Königs erzählte Witze, um den Hof zu amüsieren.

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Definition: A silly or ridiculous person.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "Hanswurst"?

C2

What grammatical category does "Hanswurst" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Hanswurst" belong to?

People