Phrase guide

Merry Andrew

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person who clowns publicly; a buffoon; an entertainer's assistant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: clown, buffoon, goof, goofball

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: comedian, comic

Narrower terms: harlequin, jester, fool, motley fool, whiteface, zany, Kelly, Emmett Kelly, Weary Willie

History

Etymology

Originally associated with a specific act at Bartholomew Fair; later said to have come from the name of Andrew Boorde.