merry-andrew
noun
mer·ry-an·drew ˌmer-ē-ˈan-(ˌ)drü 
often capitalized M&A
: a person who clowns publicly
Word History
Etymology
merry + Andrew, proper name
First Known Use
1677, in the meaning defined above
merry-andrew
noun
as in madcap
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- madcap
- zany
- harlequin
- droll
- wag
- clown
- buffoon
- comedian
- comedienne
- vice
- jokester
- comic
- motley
- jester
- cutup
- fool
- joker
- mime
- mummer